Corrections Tech Instructor: SME for Career Training

Equus Workforce Solutions; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions in Texas seeks a dedicated instructor to promote a positive classroom atmosphere and motivate students in Job Corps programs. You will function as SME for the Career Technical Training field and deliver lessons using multimodal approaches.

You will establish strong student-instructor rapport, manage lessons and attendance, and help students obtain credentials while ensuring safety and compliance with program policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.
• Prior experience in Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) preferred.
• Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization.
• Experience working with diverse youth.
• A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.
• Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to ensure maximum learning.
• Functions as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Career Technical Training field for which they were hired to instruct.
• Presents lessons regularly utilizing a variety of multimodal approaches to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn in their preferred style of learning.
• Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
• Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.
• Maintains lesson plans relevant to course material; Aligns curriculum with Industry Standards and Training Achievement Record.
• Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area as required.
• Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
• Accountable for the safety and cleanliness of classrooms and shops.
• Develops industry partnerships that could lead to work-based learning, internships, and job placement outcomes.
• Assists students in obtaining primary and secondary credentials.
• Updates electronic Training Achievement Record (eTAR) as required.
• Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, attendance, and monthly student evaluations.
• Assists with student placement to include job placement, military, college, apprenticeship, advance training.
• Operates in accordance with the requirements of the PRH, Standard Operating Procedures in function area and corporate policies.
• Evaluates and records student progress/evaluations and case notes in CIS, where appropriate.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree preferred

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions in Texas seeks a dedicated instructor to promote a positive classroom atmosphere and motivate students in Job Corps programs. You will function as SME for the Career Technical Training field and deliver lessons using multimodal approaches.

You will establish strong student-instructor rapport, manage lessons and attendance, and help students obtain credentials while ensuring safety and compliance with program policies.