Vocational Instructor

Management & Training Corporation; Meridian (AR); On-site; USD 56,482,000 - 63,370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and prescription drug

Dental benefits

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

9 paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Military leave

Opportunities for job advancement

Job summary

Management & Training Corporation at East Mississippi Correctional Facility in Meridian, MS, seeks a vocational instructor to educate inmates in accordance with MDOC directives. The role reports to Lead Instructor and emphasizes competency-based, practice-focused teaching.

Responsibilities include planning objectives, assessing progress, adapting materials, and participating in program improvement meetings.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Three years' experience in the vocation being taught is required.
• Valid driver's license in Mississippi with acceptable driving record, unless waived.

Responsibilities

• Deliver competency-based instruction through classroom and lab management.
• Develop performance objectives and tests aligned to curriculum.
• Use audio/visual materials tailored to offenders' needs.
• Assess student performance and provide feedback.
• Participate in staff conferences to improve programs.
• Adapt instructional materials to reach mastery of competencies.
• Plan activities to support budgeting for equipment and supplies.
• Monitor motivation and discipline to foster positive behavior.

Skills

Classroom management

Instructional planning

Assess student performance

Adapt instructional materials

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

3 years vocational teaching experience

Job description

NEW Rate of Pay: $20.00/hr.

Location: 10641 HWY 80 West, Meridian, MS., 39037

Work schedule: Full-time

Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Work with a purpose! East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, MS., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.

Position Summary:

Reports to Lead Instructor. Responsible for providing vocational instruction to inmates in accordance with approved curricula. Provide inmates with basic direction in compliance with management & Training Corporations (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Essential Functions:

1. Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management in the occupation program areas taught to inmates
2. Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content, incorporate written and skill assessments.
3. Utilize appropriate audio and visual teaching materials individualized to the specific need of the offender.
4. Assess student performance.
5. Participate in staff conferences in an endeavor to develop and improve education programs.
6. Review, select and adapt instructional materials to help individuals reach mastery of the competencies required for entry, advancement, and upgrading occupations.
7. Plan activities to efficiently initiate budget request to assure that all equipment, supplies, and materials are available to support a progressive training schedule.
8. Monitor motivation, discipline, and learning difficulties to bring about positive changes in the behavior of offenders.
9. Execute all applicable forms to adhere to facility procedures.
10. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
11. Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years' experience in the vocation being taught required. Valid driver's license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Why

Make a real difference every day by helping to change lives.

Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify. We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.