Teacher I

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Worcester, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

To provide inmates/probationers/parolees with education and information about substance abuse and dependence. This role involves providing drug and alcohol education, as well as instruction in stress management, anger management, and coping skills. The teacher will help individuals recognize the consequences of substance abuse and teach alternative coping skills for a drug-free life. Additionally, the position includes teaching Relapse Prevention I and II programs, educating on high-risk behaviors to reduce the spread of diseases, and introducing support agencies like Alcoholics Anonymous. The role also requires developing individualized aftercare plans, maintaining reports, observing general condition of individuals, and referring them to appropriate services. Fostering cooperation between individuals and staff, reporting unusual occurrences, ensuring attendance sign-in, conducting classes professionally with approved materials, and working harmoniously with others are also key aspects of this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university
• Two (2) years teaching experience
• Must be available to work for night programming
• Must communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, so others can understand
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• The ability to listen and to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• The ability to speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener
• The ability to instruct others how to do something
• The ability to talk to others to effectively convey information
• Able to use multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things
• General knowledge of teaching methods
• General knowledge of subject area

Nice To Haves

• MTEL or ABE licensure
• Bilingual/ multilingual fluent candidates encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Provide drug and alcohol education for inmates/probationers/parolees.
• Provide education in the areas of stress management, anger management and coping skills.
• Assist inmates/probationers/parolees in recognizing the consequences of substance abuse.
• Instruct inmates/probationers/parolees in alternative coping skills for living drug-free.
• Teach Relapse Prevention I and Relapse Prevention II programs.
• Educate inmates/probationers/parolees about high risk behaviors with the goal of reducing the spread of AIDS, Hepatitis A, B and C, and other sexually transmitted diseases.
• Introduce inmates/probationers/parolees to support agencies such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
• Develop an individualized aftercare plan which identifies problems requiring continuing treatment and service to help the inmate remain drug-free.
• Prepare accurately and maintain as current all required reports and records.
• Observe inmates/probationers/parolees general condition and refer inmates/probationers/parolees to the appropriate supportive services, i.e. medical, mental and social services.
• Foster an atmosphere of cooperation between inmates/probationers/parolees and staff.
• Observe conduct and behavior of inmates/probationers/parolees and to report any unusual occurrences to supervisor.
• Ensure that inmates/probationers/parolees sign in on the required attendance sheet.
• Conduct classes in a professional manner and use only approved materials.
• Work harmoniously, cooperatively and courteously with others at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Report to work on time and appropriately attired.
• Maintain regular attendance.
• Collaborates as a team member with all staff to foster an environment for improved academic and personal outcomes for every student.
• Attain certification to administer required assessments such as HiSET and GED, both computer based and paper based formats.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing, so others can understand.
• Read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Speak clearly so that it is understandable to a listener.
• Instruct others how to do something.
• Talk to others to effectively convey information.
• Use multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level