Business Software Applications Teacher: Dillwyn Correctional Center #ED015

DHRM • Buckingham, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Software Applications Teacher provides Career and Technical instruction in the assigned trade area and assists students in completing required competencies. The teacher manages the classroom or lab effectively, ensures lab operations comply with safety requirements, and maintains accurate, current student records. The role is based at Dillwyn Correctional Center.

The position requires working with students and inmate aides in a classroom or lab environment. The teacher maintains classroom equipment and inventories and provides instruction in business software and related adult education. Candidates must meet applicable Virginia Department of Education teaching licensure requirements and maintain any required teaching license for continued employment. Candidates who do not hold the appropriate license must submit provisional-license documentation within the first 90 days of employment and obtain a provisional license within the one-year probationary period.

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 a classroom, equipment, and inventories.
• Competency in the related trade area and current trade licensure requirements.
• Knowledge of and success rate in GED preparation and completion.
• Either a four-year degree in Business/Information Technology or a high school diploma with equivalent experience.
• Must be eligible for a Virginia Department of Education teaching certificate.
• Candidates with a Business Management/Information Technology degree must be eligible for a Collegiate license with an endorsement in business/information technology.
• Candidates without a four-year degree in Business Administration must have an MS Office Specialist certification.
• Candidates without a current Department of Education teacher/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 all documentation for a Virginia teaching license within 90 days of employment and satisfy all requirements within one year.

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 Virginia Department of Corrections institutional policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in correctional education classroom management.
• Ability to facilitate other Correctional Education instructors.
• For candidates with a Business Management/IT degree, a Collegiate license with an endorsement in business/information technology; for candidates with a high school diploma and equivalent experience, a Department of Education teaching certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective Career and Technical instruction in the assigned trade area.
• Assist assigned students in completing required competencies for the trade area.
• Manage the classroom or lab effectively.
• Ensure the lab is operated in compliance with safety requirements.
• Maintain accurate and current student records.
• Maintain classroom equipment and inventories.
• Work with and supervise students and inmate aides in a correctional facility.
• Submit required documentation for a provisional or Virginia teaching license within the specified timeframes, if applicable.
• Maintain renewal points required to keep a teaching license under Virginia Department of Education guidelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level