Instructor, IT

MTC Corrections•Panama City, FL

1d•$24•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Support Service instructor is responsible for providing instruction to inmates in accordance with approved curricula. She/he provides inmates with basic direction in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) and Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) directives.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited college, university, or vocational school preferred.
Must possess or be eligible for certificate, license or other legal credentials required by state law, regulation or contract. Continued employment in this position will be contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining appropriate state credentials.
Three (3) years of experience in the trade and/or vocational area of instruction.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management in the occupational program areas taught to inmates.
Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content.
Review, select and adapt instructional materials to help individuals reach mastery of the competencies required for entry, advancement and upgrading occupations.
Plan activities to efficiently initiate budget requests to assure that all equipment, supplies, and materials are available to support a progressive training schedule.
Monitor motivation, discipline, and learning difficulties to bring about positive changes in the behavior of inmates.
Evaluate and maintain records of the inmate’s progress toward completion of pre-established performance objectives.
Execute all applicable forms to adhere to facility procedures.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.