Correctional Career Technology Instructor Pittsfield Work Camp

Lake Land College Illinois; Jacksonville (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Land College Illinois seeks an instructor to develop, coordinate, and deliver an intensive job preparedness curriculum for offenders preparing for parole. The role includes teaching career technology, revising materials, and ensuring compliance with college policies.

The incumbent will attend meetings, assist with registration and advising, and prepare reports as required while maintaining professional standards and on-site presence for 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Knowledge of job search techniques.
• Ability to instruct incarcerated adults in job preparation and employment searches.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes in career technology and job preparedness.
• Develop and revise curriculum for offenders' training.
• Attend meetings and report attendance/grades as required.
• Assist in registration and provide advisement/testing as needed.
• Prepare grant-related reports and maintain compliance with regulations.
• Maintain inventory and control of materials and equipment.

Skills

Instruct incarcerated adults in jobOur

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean, the instructor performs responsible functions in the development, coordination, and maintenance of a meaningful consistent statewide training and development program for job preparedness instruction. The main responsibility is to teach an intensive job preparation curriculum and build a bridge for continued services in the community to offenders preparing for mandatory supervised release (parole).

Essential Job Functions

1. In cooperation with other instructors concerned, prepare and revise curriculum to instruct offenders in job preparedness.
2. Teach classes in career technology as assigned by the Associate Dean.
3. In cooperation with others, make recommendations on curriculum materials.
4. Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Associate Dean.
5. Attend faculty meetings called by the administrative officers.
6. Be on the work site for 37.5 hours per week (including a 30 minute lunch).
7. Arrive at work site prior to the beginning of the established shift.
8. Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.
9. Serve on such committees for the betterment of the college as may be established by the administration and faculty.
10. Assist in registration as needed.
11. Consider the general and special needs of the student. Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary; seek additional help from other college services.
12. Observe support and enforce the regulations, policies and programs of the college and inform your supervisor in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the college.
13. Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
14. Notify the appropriate supervisor well in advance of absences.
15. Maintain inventory and control of flammable and caustic materials.
16. Maintain accurate control of tools and keys on assignment.
17. Prepare task lists and attendance reports as required.
18. Maintain hourly count/check on students.
19. Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations.
20. Prepare grant-related reports as needed.
21. Provide advisement and testing as needed.
22. Comply with Illinois Department of Corrections regulations and procedures.
23. Maintain equipment assigned to area.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor Degree Required.

Experience Requirements

• Teaching experience preferred.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of job search techniques preferred.

Skills

• Must be able to instruct incarcerated adults in the area of job preparation and employment searches.

Personal Requirements

• Good interpersonal skills.