Business Software Applications Teacher: Dillwyn Correctional Center #ED015

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Business Software Applications Teacher for Dillwyn Correctional Center to deliver career and technical instruction and help inmates complete the required competencies. The role emphasizes safe, compliant lab operations and accurate student records in a correctional education setting.

Candidates should demonstrate strong classroom management and knowledge of adult education policy, with a four-year degree in Business/Information Technology or equivalent

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to engage students and manage classroom/lab environments.
• Experience with adult education policy and procedures.
• Familiarity with GED preparation and completion.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective Career and Technical instruction in the assigned trade area.
• Assist students to complete required competencies.
• Maintain accurate student records and ensure lab safety compliance.

Skills

Adult education

GED preparation

Records management

Lab safety

Education

Four-year degree in Business/Information Technology

Collegiate license endorsement

DOE teaching certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Title: Business Software Applications Teacher: Dillwyn Correctional Center #ED015

State Role Title:Vocational Education Teachers, Postsecondary

Hiring Range: $60,712.00 - $85,144.00

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:Dillwyn Correctional Center

Agency Website:www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

To provide effective Career and Technical instruction in the assigned trade area; to assist assigned students to complete the required competencies for that trade area; demonstrate effective classroom or lab management; ensure that the lab is operated in compliance with all aspect of safety management; and to maintain accurate and current students records for the assigned student.

Minimum Qualifications

The demonstrated ability to engage students in one-on-one teaching and work with students and inmate aides in a classroom/Lab environment. The demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records. Knowledge and experience of policy and procedure governing adult education. Must possess working knowledge of basic adult education field, adult literacy, and computer software appropriate for program needs. Experience in maintaining classroom, equipment, and inventories; Demonstrate competency in the related field of current trade licensure. Knowledge and success rate in GED Preparation and completion.

Education: Four years degree in Business/Information Technology (OR) High School Diploma with equivalent experience.

Licensure: In addition to having a Business Management/ Information Technology degree, must be eligible for a Collegiate license from the department of Education with an endorsement in business/information technology area.

'MS Office Specialist' Certification is required for those who don’t have a four year’s degree in Business Administration. Must also be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Department of Education.

If you do not currently hold a teachers/trade license from the Department of Education (DOE):

1. You must submit all documentation for your provisional license to the licensure designee for VADOC during the first 90 days of employment.
2. Obtaining a provisional license within the 1-year probationary period is employee’s responsibility and is required to continuing employment at the Department of Corrections (DOC).

(For Licensing Information Visit: http://www.doe.virginia.gov/teaching/licensure/index.shtml)

Note: Successful candidates are responsible for any renewal points to maintain a teaching license under the guidelines of Virginia Department of Education to comply with the requirements for continued employment in this position. If seeking reciprocity from another state, candidates must submit all documentation for a Virginia Teaching License within 90 days of employment and satisfy all requirements within a year.

Additional Considerations

Master’s degree with a major or minor in a relevant educational field. Five years’ experience in the related trade/field will be preferred. Knowledge of all phases of the trade area.

Licensure: In addition to having a Business Management/IT degree, must have a Collegiate license from the department of Education with an endorsement in business/information technology area.

Those with a High School Diploma and equivalent experience, must have a teaching certificate from the Department of Education.

Prefer experience teaching adults and or youth in a correctional or alternative education setting. Prefer knowledge and experience of policy and procedures governing adult education. Experience of DOC institutional policies and procedures. Knowledge and experience in correctional education classroom management. The demonstrated ability to supervise students and inmate aides in a correctional facility. Knowledge of and experience in correctional education classroom management. Experience teaching adults and or youth in a correctional or alternative education setting. Knowledge and experience of policy and procedures governing adult education. Experience of Virginia Department of Corrections' (VADOC) institutional policies and procedures; the ability to facilitate other Correctional Education instructors and knowledge of the DOC institutional policies and procedures.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.