Prison Education, Adult Education Instructor (Groves High School Level) at Howard R Young Correctional Institute (HRYCI)

Title of Position:  Prison Education, Adult Education Instructor (Groves High School Level) at Howard R. Young Correctional Institute (HRYCI)

Reports to:  Teacher/Supervisor at Level 5 Prison

Description of Position: The Groves High School Prison Education Teacher position is responsible for delivering Groves Adult Education services that satisfy Delaware's high school graduation requirements to Level 5 residents while also preparing them for successful reentry into the community. 

Major Responsibilities:

• Provide individualized academic instruction that addresses the unique educational needs of adult residents.
• Implement the Delaware Department of Education Adult Education curriculum that leads to the attainment of a high school diploma within a quality educational delivery system.
• Model "best practices" based on current research in the field of Adult Education.
• Maintain data and complete federal and state reports for assigned learners.
• Participate on IEP teams as needed.
• Ensure that federal and/or state policies and procedures are followed in the classroom including but are not limited to WIOA – Title II, Perkins/Vocational, ADA/504 and /or IDEA.      
• Integrate re-entry information and academic instruction to prepare students for a successful transition to their communities.
• Work cooperatively with the Department of Correction to promote adult education opportunities upon the request of the Teacher/Supervisor, Prison Education.
• Function as part of an adult education services team to transition inmates into the community

Essential Qualifications and Skills

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Must possess current Delaware Licensure (14 DE Admin Code 1500-Professional Standards Board).
• Must possess current Delaware Certification in at least one content area (14 DE Admin Code 1500 – Professional Standards Board).

Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years (full-time) academic teaching, experience in adult education and/or correctional settings preferred.
• Experience working in adult and/or correctional setting preferred.

         Skills:

• Must have excellent oral and written communication, facilitation and organizational skills, as well as excellent listening and synthesizing skills.
• Strong interpersonal, collaborative, and negotiating skills.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Capable of setting priorities and working in collaboration with others and working under pressure.
• Be able to proactively problem-solve with professionalism.
• Must be experienced in exercising discretion and confidentiality in all professional duties.

Salary:

Salary Range: $71,534.26 - $151.721.79 annually. The final salary will be determined based on the candidate's education and experience in accordance with the Department of Education's compensation policy.  The position includes a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, participation in the state retirement program, annual, sick, and personal leave, and supplemental benefits options. Direct deposit of payroll checks is a condition of state employment, and employees are paid on a lag pay schedule with the first payment made after approximately one month of employment.

Notes:
Offer of employment will be contingent on the results of a Department of Correction (DOC) criminal background check and successful completion of DOC training.  This job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position.  The employee should expect to perform any other related activities needed to deliver the position's key duties and responsibilities and follow any other instructions as defined by his/her supervisor.

The Delaware Department of Education is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment practices or educational programs, services or activities based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origi