Job Description

Pay: $31.96 per hour

Work schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 0730-1630
Benefit package includes:

• Medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug benefits
• Life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave

Work with a purpose! Management & Training Corporation (MTC) operates the Imperial Regional Detention Center in Calexico, CA. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staffwhile helping non-citizens gain valuable skills and treatment necessary for success upon release.

What you'll do: Responsible for providing academic instruction to detainees in accordance with approved curricula. Directly supervises the tutor and library clerk. Provides detainees with direction in programing and educational opportunities in compliance with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) and customer directives.

Essential Functions:

• Plan and conduct classes for detainees in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED), life skills, cultural awareness, health education and special curriculum and other subjects selected to correspond with the ability and limitations of the class
• Prepare special teaching plans, courses, activities and learning experiences appropriate for the specific detainees assigned
• Incorporate new curriculum in the teaching process. (e.g., develops clarification or examples of application related to the subject matter)
• Develop and maintain classrooms techniques that reflect professionalism and good discipline and enhance teaching, development of alternative teaching techniques and scenarios to maintain high motivation and interest in the subject areas
• Utilize appropriate audio and visual teaching materials individualized to the specific need of the detainee
• Acts as testing coordinator. Administers individual educational tests and learning aptitude tests and use the results for prescriptive instruction
• Participate in staff conferences or in an endeavor to develop and improve educational programs
• Counsel and advise detainees on academic problems
• Coordinate activities and classes in conjunction with appropriate school districts or other involved parties
• Assist in developing program and related educational materials as necessary for the establishment and maintenance of assigned classes
• Adjust material and curriculum to the individual differences of the detainees assigned
• Confer with detainees and the tutor to evaluate results of conducted classes
• Responsible for the oversite of the library and library functions to include directly supervising the library clerk
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed
• Maintain accountability of detainees and property; adhere to safety practices.

It is expected the incumbent will perform other duties as assigned within his/her scope of work as determined by management.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree and valid teaching certification required. ESL and special education certifications are also required if instructing in these areas
• One (1) year of related experience is preferred
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Valid driver’s license in the state of California with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Post Hire Requirements: Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements and maintain appropriate facility clearance.

Why: Make a positive impact in your community by doing meaningful work that results in a rewarding career.

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. If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com or 801-693-2888.

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