Full Time Adult Education Instructor Allegheny County Jail

Allegheny Intermediate Unit•Pittsburgh, PA

30d

About The Position

This position provides classroom instruction to adults in a corrections setting, in accordance with program, Jail, and funders’ policies and best practices and produce positive learning student outcomes. The Teacher uses a variety of instructional strategies that engage program participants in learning within a correctional environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 1 year experience teaching adults, corrections education experience highly preferred
Experience with Adult Basic Education, GED instruction, developmental classes or Special Education classroom teaching experience highly preferred
PA Teacher Certification and Education classroom teaching experience highly preferred
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational and electronic recordkeeping skills
Ability to work independently and as part of an instructional team
Evidence of ability to use instructional technology and capability of advancing the integration of instructional technology into the curriculum
Evidence of ability to integrate workforce development into curriculum
Knowledge of and interest in implementing individualized.
Non-traditional best practices related to curriculum development and classroom instruction
Ability to customize instruction as necessary in multi-level class
Ability to comply with the AIU conduct policy
Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR clearances are required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340 (8/2011)) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Responsibilities

Implement the academic and workplace readiness curriculum in a manner consistent with the program design
Create a classroom environment characterized by respect and rapport that promotes a culture of learning in the corrections environment
Accommodate newly enrolled students on an on-going open or managed enrollment basis
Develop an individualized educational plan and curriculum for each participant
Provide orientation, evaluation and placement for new participants according to program guidelines as required
Address each participant’s current academic and social level of functioning by offering the participant the appropriate level of challenge and guided practice for basic academic, social and life skills
Manage student behavior and classroom procedures effectively in accordance to Jail policies
Administer monthly progress assessments using appropriate informal assessment methods
Administer appropriate pre and post adult education assessments according to testing protocol and within the proper timeframe
Recognize and address issues that are sensitive and of a confidential nature, and refer students with concerns or issues to the Program Coordinator
Maintain accurate student records and submit them to the coordinator according to schedule
Maintain electronic data keeping for accurate data reporting
Perform non-instructional duties per directions from the Coordinator or Supervisor
Conform to the policies and procedures mandated by the Jail