Academics Instructor

MTC•Woodville, MS

41d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Does educating others inspire you? If so, join our team where we value your inspiration! The Wilkinson County Correctional Facility located in Woodville MS., is now hiring educators to assist with making a difference in the lives of those on the inside. Job responsibilities: Instructors are responsible for providing instruction to inmates in accordance with approved curricula. Provide inmates with basic direction in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher required.
One (1) year related experience preferred.
A valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi or Louisiana with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct classes for inmates in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED), life sills, 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, and activities and learning experiences appropriate for the specific inmates assigned.
Utilize appropriate audio and visual teaching materials individualized to the specific need of the inmate.
Administer individual educational tests and learning aptitude tests and use the results for prescriptive instruction.
Participate in staff conferences to develop and improve educational programs.
Counsel and advise inmates on academic problems.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.