Adult Basic Education Instructor - Adjunct - SCC at Airway Heights Corrections Center
About The Position
Corrections Center seeks qualified and committed candidates to serve as adjunct faculty. The department is looking for energetic and creative instructors to teach any of the following content: GED test preparation (Reasoning Through Language Arts (RLA), Mathematical Reasoning, Science and Social Studies) High School+/High School Completion English as a Second Language This position may include a flexible teaching schedule to cover day and/or evening courses. All classes are held on site at the Airway Heights Correction Center. The Corrections Education Department is a student-centered department that changes the lives of justice-involved individuals and their families through the power of education and training at Airway Heights Correction Center. The faculty and staff provide stability through demonstrated longevity and dedication to serving students.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution combined with relevant teaching experience.
- Ability to use a variety of teaching methods for instruction purposes.
- Criminal Background Check is required
- Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States.
- Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a corrections environment.
- Ability to assess adult student learning.
- Experience teaching adults.
- Knowledge of a learning management system such as CANVAS
- Experience teaching English as a Second Language.
Responsibilities
- Prepares for and instructs courses in the disciplines offered within Adult Basic Education: GED preparation, High School+ (HS+), English as a Second Language (ESL) in traditional and/or lab style classroom education modes.
- Assesses, monitors, and documents student performance and advises students in meeting their educational goals by evaluating student progress and providing clear and timely feedback
- Communicates expectations and establishes clear grading criteria through appropriate instructional means, to include, but not limited to, developing course syllabi, handouts, and materials supporting the instructional process.
- Maintains student records and completes paperwork required of the Department of Corrections (DOC) to include: attendance and student conduct incidents.
- Models professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions.
- Complies with district policy, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statute and collective bargaining agreements.
- Adheres to all DOC safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborates effectively within the Education department and with DOC staff while maintaining Spokane Colleges values, goals, and objectives.
- Supports and advances the Spokane Colleges strategic plan, and performs all related duties as required.
Benefits
- Adjunct faculty must work two (2) consecutive quarters at 50% or more of full-time academic load in order to qualify for benefits (based on instructional hours only).
- Once determined to be eligible, benefits begin on the first day of the month following the beginning of the quarter.
- Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan; leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.
- Public Employees Benefits Board Additional benefits information
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Job Type
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