Instructional Specialist (Correctional Facility) ABE & GED

Nex-Tech Classifieds; Great Bend (KS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Barton Community College seeks applications for an Instructional Specialist at Ellsworth Correctional Facility. The role provides academic assistance to inmates in ABE and GED, identifies suitable curriculum, and delivers quality classroom instruction that aligns with student goals.

The position is grant funded (potential continuation contingent on grant funding) with emphasis on effective communication and documentation. Review of applications begins immediately; open until filled. EEO/AA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Two to five years of similar or related experience.
• Courtesy, tact and diplomacy.
• Teaching experience in higher education or adult education preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Strong organizational and accurate recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Work with inmates providing academic assistance to eligible participants.
• Provide appropriate support services for Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED students.
• Identify appropriate curriculum for instruction.
• Deliver quality classroom instruction that supports students' goals.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Recordkeeping

Diplomacy

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Instructional Specialist (Correctional Facility) ABE & GED

Barton Community College seeks applications for an Instructional Specialist. This grant funded replacement position at Ellsworth Correctional Facility will work with inmates of the facility providing academic assistance to eligible participants, appropriate support services for Adult Basic Education and GED students, identifying appropriate curriculum, and delivering quality classroom instruction that supports the students goals. Required qualifications: bachelor’s degree; two to five years of similar or related experience; courtesy, tact and diplomacy. Desired qualifications: previous teaching experience (higher education or adult education preferred); ability to communicate effectively with professional personnel and with traditionally underrepresented student populations; strong organizational and accurate recordkeeping skills; and the ability to carry out job responsibilities with minimal direct supervision. Note: This position is either completely or partially grant funded. Employment may be contingent upon continued grant funding. Review of completed applications begins immediately. Persons with hearing or speech impairment please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. Position is open until filled. EEO/AA.