CTE Technology Instructor at Maya Angelou Academy (DoC) SY 26 - 27
About The Position
The CTE Technology Instructor provides instruction in foundational and emerging technology skills to adult scholars residing in an adult correctional facility. This role focuses on equipping adult scholars with practical, workforce-aligned competencies, including digital literacy, digital citizenship, keyboarding, basic computer operations, and introductory concepts in artificial intelligence (AI). The instructor designs and delivers instruction that leads to industry-recognized microcredentials, preparing adult scholars for successful reentry into school, training programs, or available post-secondary opportunities. The role requires flexibility and adaptability in planning and delivering instructional strategies to meet adult scholars' needs.
Requirements
- Must have or be eligible for initial certification by OSSE in the appropriate content area (must obtain initial certification within 1 year of employment)
- Experience teaching technology or digital literacy and various platforms (MS Office, Google, digital music, and/or digital arts)
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in education or related subject field (strongly preferred)
- Experience working with adult students (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Deliver instruction in digital literacy, keyboarding, productivity tools, digital citizenship, and AI basics.
- Adapt curriculum for high-mobility student populations.
- Use project-based and competency-based learning.
- Facilitate multi-grade, multi-content coursework for scholars in their units.
- Ensure timely delivery and grading of lessons.
- Adapt lessons to accommodate varied learning styles, abilities, and academic levels of scholars.
- Maintain a positive, structured learning environment for all scholars.
- Use restorative practices to support the academic and behavioral growth of scholars.
- Prepare students for industry-recognized microcredentials.
- Track progress toward credential attainment.
- Embed career readiness and workforce skills.
- Use approved technology platforms.
- Manage school equipment and ensure responsible use.
- Work closely with colleagues, leadership, and correctional staff to ensure delivery of a well-rounded educational program.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss scholar progress, share strategies, and address academic and/or behavioral concerns.
- Communicate regularly with staff about scholar needs and achievements.
- Ensure high-quality instructional materials comply with organization, facility, district, and federal education regulations.
- Prepare reports (lesson plans, assessments, progress reports, gradebook, etc.) on time and in accordance with organizational guidelines.
- Tasks that may not directly align with your job description but are vital and serve to maintain a safe and effective teaching and learning environment for scholars and staff.
Benefits
- Health care coverage
- HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts
- Voluntary dental and vision
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability options
- Commuter benefits
- 401k retirement savings plan with employer contribution offered after 1 year of service
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
