Correctional Educator

Iowa Western Community College•Clarinda, IA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The Correctional Educator takes Iowa Western Community College’s mission to “empower learners, advance communities, and improve lives” into a critical field of opportunity: Clarinda Correctional Facility. The Correctional Educator works closely with incarcerated individuals in a classroom setting within the prison to provide instruction in High School Equivalency, Literacy, Adult Basic Education, and/or Vocational Training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
Successful teaching experience
Approved IDOC background check
Ability to complete three-week IDOC New Employee Training (NET) in Des Moines
Ability to pass a background check, have a valid U.S. driver's license and good driving record
Good attention to detail and situational awareness
Ability to function effectively in a correctional setting
Ability to maintain appropriate, professional boundaries with incarcerated individuals
Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse audience of varied skills, backgrounds, and values
Willingness to cooperate with and learn from fellow staff members
Sufficient mastery of high-school level Math, Language Arts, Social Studies, and Science

Nice To Haves

Preference given to licensed educators and/or candidates with experience in high-stress fields

Responsibilities

Provide instruction to incarcerated individuals in assigned content areas (HiSET, Literacy, ABE, and/or Vocational)
Provide initial and student progress assessments through CASAS tests
Maintain an orderly and secure classroom environment
Keep attendance and student records
Adhere to standard Iowa Department of Corrections (IDOC) security practices
Secure and maintain possession of assigned radio, key set, and pepper spray (if chosen to carry)
Proper handling of sensitive offender information
Complete quarterly personal safety refresher course
Attend professional development and staff training meetings
Perform other educational duties as deemed necessary by the Educational Coordinator
Other duties as assigned
Can make decisions in matters of significance