About The Position

To provide effective Career and Technical instruction in the assigned trade area; to assist assigned students to complete the required competencies for that trade area; demonstrate effective classroom or lab management; ensure that the lab is operated in compliance with all aspect of safety management; and to maintain accurate and current students records for the assigned student.

Requirements

  • Demonstrated ability to engage students in one-on-one teaching.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with students and inmate aides in a classroom/Lab environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records.
  • Working knowledge of basic adult education field, adult literacy, and computer software appropriate for program needs.
  • Experience in maintaining classroom, equipment, and inventories.
  • Demonstrate competency in the related field of current trade licensure.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • At least two years' full time or 2000 hours of verifiable experience in the last 5 years in the relevant field/trade area for a teaching certificate.
  • Eligible for Technical Professional License issued by Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) and license/certification or a ‘Technical Professional License’ in the related trade area/field issued by Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
  • Eligible for a teaching certificate by the Department of Education.
  • Must submit all documentation for provisional license to the licensure designee for Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) during the first 90 days of employment if not currently holding a teachers/trade license from the Department of Education (DOE).
  • Obtaining a provisional license within the 1-year probationary period is employee’s responsibility and is required to continuing employment at the Department of Corrections (DOC).

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in correctional education classroom management.
  • Five years experience in the related trade/field.
  • Must have Technical Professional License issued by Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR) and license/certification or a ‘Technical Professional License’ in the related trade area/field issued by Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR).
  • Must have a Teaching certificate by the Department of Education.
  • Knowledge of all phases of the trade area.
  • Ability to supervise adult inmates in a classroom/lab environment in a correctional facility.
  • Knowledge and experience in correctional education classroom management.
  • Ability to facilitate other instructors.
  • Knowledge of the Department of Corrections (DOC) institutional policies and procedures and policies governing correctional education.

Responsibilities

  • Provide effective Career and Technical instruction in the assigned trade area.
  • Assist assigned students to complete the required competencies for that trade area.
  • Demonstrate effective classroom or lab management.
  • Ensure that the lab is operated in compliance with all aspects of safety management.
  • Maintain accurate and current student records for the assigned student.

Benefits

  • Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
  • VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity.
  • Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
  • VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process.
  • AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
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