ABE/Adult Secondary Education Instructor

State of Maryland•Carroll, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Maryland Department of Labor, Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning, is building an applicant pool for current and anticipated vacancies in the Teacher Series. This professional position provides teaching and learning to residents of a correctional facility. The exact classification and salary will be determined after assessment of the selected candidate’s education and Maryland State Department of Education certification using the IEPP Salary Scale. The instructor creates a classroom learning environment in which assigned inmate students make measurable progress toward educational goals, including the Maryland Certificate of Achievement in Adult Literacy and Life Skills and/or the Maryland High School Diploma. The position is located at Central Maryland Correctional Facility in Sykesville, Maryland.

Requirements

Possess appropriate educational credentials as determined by the Maryland State Board of Education.
Acquire and maintain Maryland teaching certification as required for teachers in State-operated school programs.
Complete required authorization and verification of credentials if recommended for appointment.
Undergo a background check regarding debts owed to MD Labor/DUI related to unemployment insurance overpayment or fraud.
Undergo fingerprinting and a background investigation by CJIS-Central Repository for security screening.

Nice To Haves

Three years of classroom teaching experience.
Experience working in a correctional education setting.
Experience teaching adult learning principles and basic education subjects, including language, reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Responsibilities

Provide academic instruction using whole-group, small-group, and individualized methods consistent with the approved curriculum, supporting student progress toward Adult Skills Certificates and/or a Maryland High School Diploma.
Plan lessons and organize instructional time in advance.
Use informal and formal assessment tools to appraise student skills and achievement reliably and validly.
Create a physical and interpersonal climate conducive to learning.