Inmate Computer-Based Education Coach

City-of-Philadelphi; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia is seeking an instructional specialist to support inmates in a computer-based education program. The role involves advising, instructing and monitoring participants to improve literacy and life skills and to prepare for high school equivalency testing.

Responsibilities include assessing the educational level of inmates, explaining computer-access procedures, and providing supplemental materials for individualized instruction, while motivating inmates to engage fully with

Qualifications

• Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Two years of correctional experience or two years of educational counseling or teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Office of Human Resources may determine acceptable alternatives.

Responsibilities

• Advise, instruct and monitor inmates participating in a computerized, programmed educational program.
• Assess the educational level of inmates and explain computer-access procedures.
• Provide supplemental instructional material for individual inmate needs and motivate participation.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The City of Philadelphia is seeking an instructional specialist to support inmates in a computer-based education program. The role involves advising, instructing and monitoring participants to improve literacy and life skills and to prepare for high school equivalency testing.

Responsibilities include assessing the educational level of inmates, explaining computer-access procedures, and providing supplemental materials for individualized instruction, while motivating inmates to engage fully with