Adult Basic Education (ABE) Instructor

State of Maryland•Howard, MD

5d•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. This professional position provides teaching and learning to residents of a correctional facility. The position may be placed in any classification within the Teacher Series; salary and exact classification will be determined after assessing the selected candidate’s education and Maryland State Department of Education certification using the IEPP Salary Scale. The position is located at the Maryland Correctional Institution for Women in Jessup, Maryland. Its main purpose is to create a classroom learning environment in which assigned inmate students make measurable progress toward their education goals, including successful completion of the requirements for the Maryland Adult Basic Literacy and Life Skills Certificate and/or a high school diploma. Teachers in State-operated school programs must acquire and maintain certification to teach in Maryland.

Requirements

Possess educational credentials appropriate to the position, as determined by the Maryland State Board of Education.
Acquire and maintain certification to teach in the State of Maryland, as required for teachers in State-operated school programs.
Undergo a security screening that includes fingerprinting and a background investigation by CJIS-Central Repository.
Undergo a background check against Maryland Department of Labor Division of Unemployment Insurance records concerning unemployment insurance overpayment or fraud debts.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a correctional education setting.
Experience working with adult learners in correctional education and with individuals from varied cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
Experience teaching adult learning principles and basic education subjects, including language, reading, writing, math, science, and social studies.
Experience working with diverse populations from varied cultural, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Provide academic instruction through whole-group, small-group, and individualized methods consistent with the approved curriculum.
Support 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.
Maintain and submit program and instructional records accurately and on time.