Correctional Career Technology Instructor at Vienna Correctional Center

Description

Under the general direction of the Associate Dean performs responsible functions in the development coordination and maintenance of a meaningful consistent statewide training and development program for Job Preparedness instruction. The main responsibility is to teach an intensive job preparation curriculum and build a bridge for continued services in the community to offenders preparing for Mandatory Supervised Release. (Parole)

• In cooperation with other instructors concerned prepare and revise curriculum to instruct offenders in job preparedness.
• Teach classes in career technology as assigned by the Associate Dean.
• In cooperation with others make recommendations on curriculum materials.
• Report attendance and grades as prescribed by the Associate Dean.
• Attend faculty meetings called by the administrative officers.
• Be on the work site for 37.5 hours per week (30 minute lunch).
• Arrive at work site prior to beginning of established shift.
• Arrive at the classroom prior to the scheduled class time.
• Serve on such committees for the betterment of the College as may be established by the administration and faculty.
• Assist in registration as needed.
• Consider the general and special needs of the student. Assist students in meeting needs or solving problems when necessary seek additional help from other college services.
• Observe support and enforce the regulations policies and programs of the College and inform your supervisor in writing of any problem that might have a detrimental effect on the College.
• Conduct oneself in a professional manner.
• Notify the appropriate supervisor well in advance of absences.
• Maintain inventory and control of flammable and caustics.
• Maintain accurate control of tools and keys on assignment.
• Prepare task lists and attendance reports as required.
• Maintain hourly count check on students.
• Assist institutional personnel during emergency situations.
• Prepare grant related reports as needed.
• Provide advisement and testing as needed.
• Comply with Illinois Department of Corrections Regulations and procedures.
• Maintain Equipment assigned to area.

• Bachelor Degree Required.

• Teaching experience preferred.

• Knowledge of job search techniques preferred.

• Must be able to instruct incarcerated adults in the area of job preparation and employment searches.

• Good Interpersonal Skills.