Inmate Computer Based Education Instructor

City of Philadelphia; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact

Growth

Diversity & Inclusion

Benefits

Job summary

The City of Philadelphia is seeking an instructional worker for an inmate computer-based education program. You will advise, instruct and monitor inmates, helping them improve basic reading and writing, social and life skills, and prepare for high school equivalency testing.

You will assess educational levels, explain computer-access procedures, and provide supplemental instructional materials while motivating inmates to participate and succeed in the program.

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.
• Note: Correctional experience may replace the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Advise, instruct and monitor inmates participating in a computerized, programmed educational, social and life skills instruction program.
• Assess inmates' educational levels and explain computer-access procedures.
• Motivate and encourage inmates to participate in the program; provide supplemental material as needed to individual instruction.

Skills

Educational counseling

Inmate instruction

Motivational interviewing

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Job description

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, comprehensive health care and benefits, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia,

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

General Job Description:

This is instructional work in an inmate computer-based education program. The employees in this class advise, instruct and monitor inmates participating in a computerized, programmed educational, social and life skills instruction program. The Programs are intended to improve basic reading and writing skills, social and life skills, and prepare inmates for high school diploma equivalency testing. The employees in this class assess the educational level of inmates, explain computer-access procedures, advise inmates in response to programmed questions and instructions, explain educational materials presented, and provide supplemental material for individual instruction to specific inmates as needed. Motivating and/or encouraging inmates to participate in the program is a significant aspect of the work. Work is performed under the direction of an administrative superior and involves conditions which can only be partially controlled.

The Requirements are as follows:

Education

Completion of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

AND

2. EXPERIENCE:

Two years of correctional experience

OR

Two years of educational counseling or teaching experience.

Note:

Correctional experience may replace the required education on a year-for-year basis.

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