Correctional Education Instructor: HSE & Cognitive Skills

State of Colorado; Sterling (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Colorado is seeking a dedicated HSE instructor for the Sterling Correctional Facility to deliver Adult Basic Education within an educational correctional setting. You will use the approved Curriculum and oversee the Cognitive Education Program, working with inmate students to build skills toward rehabilitation.

The role emphasizes individualized lesson planning, competency-based teaching aids, and hands-on training, complemented by progress reports and continuous professional

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in an education related field.
• Must possess at least one of the following credentials: Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher License, Adult Basic Education Authorization, or Colorado Interim Authorization.

Responsibilities

• Teaches and mentors inmate students individually or in large and small group classrooms promoting occupational, academic and transitional performance skills.
• Determines educational needs of inmate students to develop short and long term goals.
• Plans course content and develops methods of instruction.
• Develops and implements competency-based teaching aids such as instructional software, multimedia visual aids, or study materials.
• Provides hands-on training to teach and demonstrate skills, techniques, methods and procedures.
• Selects and administers appropriate assessments to inmate students to measure progress and evaluate training/testing effectiveness.
• Prepares reports and maintains records such as inmate student grades and attendance rosters.
• Observes and evaluates inmate students' work to determine progress and provide feedback.
• Participates in conferences, seminars, and training sessions to stay abreast of developments in the field.
• Commitment to teamwork and collaboration with fellow teachers to promote mutual improvements.
• Actively contributes to safety and security of the facility through inmate management and conflict resolution.
• Encourages critical thinking, self discipline and self motivation for inmate students to reintegrate into society.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Written and oral communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Reading English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an education related field

Colorado Initial or Professional Teacher License

Adult Basic Education Authorization

Colorado Interim Authorization

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

State of Colorado is seeking a dedicated HSE instructor for the Sterling Correctional Facility to deliver Adult Basic Education within an educational correctional setting. You will use the approved Curriculum and oversee the Cognitive Education Program, working with inmate students to build skills toward rehabilitation.

The role emphasizes individualized lesson planning, competency-based teaching aids, and hands-on training, complemented by progress reports and continuous professional