Job Description

Posting number: 08579

Department: ISTC-208010-Adult Literacy (Prison Only)

Job classification: Adult Education Instructor - Ventress Correctional Facility

Posting type: Open

Categories: Education

Summary

The Adult Education Instructor will teach adult basic education subjects (Language, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, History, and other subjects) to students preparing for the GED. Prepares students for their High School Diploma (ALSDE requirements must be met) and prepares students for the ACT WorkKeys assessment. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Adult Education Director and the Dean of Instruction. Listed below are the primary responsibilities for the position; however, other professional duties may be assigned by the Director of Adult Education or his/her designee to meet the College's needs.

Work Reporting location is at Ventress Correctional Facility

Examples of duties

• Organizes program on instruction studies in Adult Basic Education.
• Instruct students in subject areas.
• Plans and supervises students’ work, individually or in small groups, and in classroom or laboratory settings.
• Assesses and evaluates the achievement of students in subject knowledge.
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner and maintains the confidentiality of adult education records.
• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and any other meetings called by the Adult Education Director and/or Dean of Instruction.
• Participates in in-service training and other continuing education activities to maintain a high level of competence and skill in Adult Basic Education and Correctional Education.
• Organizes and completes special projects and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Adult Basic Education Director and/or Dean of Instruction.
• Must be eligible to enter any/all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities to perform the job duties and maintain this status for continued employment.
• Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.
• Possesses a sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
• Complies with any applicable guidelines and policies set forth by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and J.F. Ingram State Technical College.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to make independent judgments, solve problems, provide leadership, and work with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent organization skills, attentive to detail, and can prioritize multiple tasks.
• Willing to be flexible with work schedule as workload dictates.
• Understand and maintain confidentiality and professional integrity.
• Reliable and punctual.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others internal and external to the College.

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.

A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred.

Supplemental information

General Information: J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution. Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabama’s correctional facilities. The student population served is diverse in age, race, educational, economic, and cultural background.

CTE / Adult Education SitesAlabama Therapeutic Educational Facility

Limestone Correctional FacilityBibb Correctional Facility

Main CampusDonaldson Correctional Facility

St. Clair Correctional FacilityDraper Instructional Service Site

Thomasville Day Reporting CenterEasterling Correctional Facility

Tutwiler Instructional Service CenterFountain Correctional Facility

Ventress Correctional Facility

Additional Adult Education SitesBirmingham Work Release Center

Loxley Work Release CenterBullock County Correctional Facility

Montgomery Women's FacilityElmore Correctional Facility

North Alabama Work Release CenterKilby Correctional Facility

Red Eagle Work Release Center

Pardons and Paroles CentersBirmingham Day Reporting Center

Baldwin Day Reporting Center LiteHuntsville Day Reporting Center

Fort Payne Day Reporting Center LiteMontgomery Day Reporting Center

Jasper Day Reporting Center LiteMobile Day Reporting Center

Opelika Day Reporting Center LitePerry County Reenty Education Program

Sand Mountain Day Reporting Center Lite

Salary Range: Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Hourly Wage will be determined based upon the number of years of related full-time verified experience. D3 ($43,388 - $72,375.)

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT: https://istc.edu/employment/

If you have problems completing your application, contact the Human Resources Coordinator at andrea.richardson@istc.edu.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy notice and submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date to be considered for this position. The applicant’s sole responsibility is to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

A complete application consists of the following:

• Online employment application
• Current resume
• Copies of college transcripts

Application materials, including transcripts, must prove that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, the College may request official transcripts before extending an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.

Application Procedures/Additional Information

The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated, anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receiving a clearance notification from the criminal background check. If a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

Ingram State Technical College (ISTC) actively participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as the Department of Homeland Security requires. Applicants hired by ISTC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.

ISTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. ISTC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. ISTC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time before the awarding.