Trauma-Informed Adult Education Teacher (HiSET/ESOL)

Hampden County Sheriff's Office; Ludlow (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Massachusetts Regional Women's Correctional Center, part of the Hampden County Sheriff's Office, seeks a Teacher VII to educate adult learners in a trauma-informed, rehabilitation-focused environment. You will teach ESOL, ABE, ASE, and HiSET/GED readiness for high school equivalency.

Using iPads, SMART Boards, and Computers, you will deliver engaging, accessible lessons and assess progress while collaborating with the education team to strengthen programming and support reentry efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching adult learners in a trauma-informed setting.
• Experience delivering ESOL, ABE, ASE, and HiSET/GED instruction.
• Ability to use technology (iPads, SMART Boards) for lessons.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, structured classroom that supports growth.
• Promote emotional safety and trauma-informed engagement in the classroom.
• Develop curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Scope & Sequence standards.
• Teach lessons for students at varying levels and needs.
• Assess progress and provide meaningful feedback.
• Screen and place students into appropriate classes based on skills and goals.
• Integrate technology to enrich learning and support digital literacy.
• Maintain attendance records, progress reports, and required documentation.
• Collaborate with education team to strengthen programming.
• Supervise students, interns or volunteers in the program.
• Pursue ongoing professional development in adult and correctional education.
• Support additional duties as assigned by the Program Supervisor.

Skills

Trauma-informed

ESOL

ABE

ASE

HiSET/GED

Curriculum design

Digital literacy

Classroom management

Tools

iPads

SMART Boards

Computers

Job description

Western Massachusetts Regional Women's Correctional Center, part of the Hampden County Sheriff's Office, seeks a Teacher VII to educate adult learners in a trauma-informed, rehabilitation-focused environment. You will teach ESOL, ABE, ASE, and HiSET/GED readiness for high school equivalency.

Using iPads, SMART Boards, and Computers, you will deliver engaging, accessible lessons and assess progress while collaborating with the education team to strengthen programming and support reentry efforts.