Business Software Applications Teacher: Dillwyn Correctional Center #ED015
About The Position
The Business Software Applications Teacher provides Career and Technical instruction in the assigned trade area at Dillwyn Correctional Center. The teacher helps students complete required competencies, manages the classroom or lab effectively, ensures lab operations comply with safety requirements, and maintains accurate and current student records. The role involves teaching and supervising students and inmate aides in a correctional classroom or lab environment. The teacher must meet applicable Virginia Department of Education licensing requirements and maintain a teaching license in accordance with state guidelines. Candidates without a current teaching or trade license must submit provisional-license documentation during their first 90 days and obtain a provisional license within the one-year probationary period to continue employment.
Requirements
- Demonstrated ability to engage students in one-on-one teaching and work with students and inmate aides in a classroom or lab environment.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records.
- Knowledge and experience with policies and procedures governing adult education.
- Working knowledge of adult education, adult literacy, and computer software appropriate for program needs.
- Experience maintaining classrooms, equipment, and inventories.
- Competency in the related trade field and current trade licensure.
- Knowledge of and success with GED preparation and completion.
- Four-year degree in Business/Information Technology, or a high school diploma with equivalent experience.
- Candidates with a Business Management/Information Technology degree must be eligible for a Collegiate license from the Department of Education with an endorsement in the business/information technology area.
- Candidates without a four-year Business Administration degree must have MS Office Specialist certification.
- Must be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Department of Education.
- Candidates without a current Department of Education teacher or trade license must submit provisional-license documentation to the VADOC licensure designee within the first 90 days of employment and obtain a provisional license within the one-year probationary period.
- Candidates seeking reciprocity from another state must submit documentation for a Virginia Teaching License within 90 days of employment and satisfy all requirements within one year.
- Successful candidates are responsible for renewal points needed to maintain a teaching license under Virginia Department of Education guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree with a major or minor in a relevant educational field.
- Five years of experience in the related trade or field.
- Knowledge of all phases of the trade area.
- Experience teaching adults and/or youth in a correctional or alternative education setting.
- Experience with DOC institutional policies and procedures.
- Knowledge and experience in correctional education classroom management.
- Demonstrated ability to supervise students and inmate aides in a correctional facility.
- Ability to facilitate other Correctional Education instructors.
Responsibilities
- Provide effective Career and Technical instruction in the assigned trade area.
- Assist students in completing the required competencies for the trade area.
- Manage the classroom or lab effectively.
- Ensure the lab operates in compliance with safety requirements.
- Maintain accurate and current student records.
- Engage students in one-on-one teaching and work with students and inmate aides in a classroom or lab environment.
- Maintain the classroom, equipment, and inventories.
- Submit required documentation for a provisional license within the first 90 days of employment if not already licensed.
- Obtain a provisional license within the one-year probationary period when required to continue employment.
- Maintain a teaching license and complete renewal points under Virginia Department of Education guidelines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
