GED Instructor: Transform Lives Behind Bars

DC Department of Human Resources; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The DC Department of Corrections is seeking an instructor to educate incarcerated men as part of an adult basic education program designed to prepare individuals to successfully take and pass the GED Examination. This position is located at the Central Detention Facility and supports public safety by providing secure, humane education within a correctional setting.

The role includes developing lesson plans, administering TABE and GED tests, and guiding students toward GED success while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with supervised student teaching in education and coursework in psychology, development, and teaching methods.
• Alternative qualification with substantial teaching experience and a full 4‑year degree may meet requirements if it includes elementary/secondary teaching responsibility.
• State or territorial teacher certification/licensure is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Education Program Administrator in lesson planning, curriculum development, and selection of instructional materials.
• Administer and grade GED-related assessments (TABE, GRE) and prepare learning-station assessments and reports.

Education

Bachelor's degree with supervised student teaching across general psychology, human development, history/philosophy of education, and teaching methods (elem/secondary)

Combination of education and experience with teaching eligibility and 1 year of elementary/secondary teaching responsibility

Teacher certification or licensure in DC/US territory

Job description

The DC Department of Corrections is seeking an instructor to educate incarcerated men as part of an adult basic education program designed to prepare individuals to successfully take and pass the GED Examination. This position is located at the Central Detention Facility and supports public safety by providing secure, humane education within a correctional setting.

The role includes developing lesson plans, administering TABE and GED tests, and guiding students toward GED success while