Teacher - IGNITE Program Initiative

Pennington County•Rapid City, SD

46d•Onsite

About The Position

ThePennington County Sheriff's Office,located inRapid City, South Dakotais excited to announce we are now accepting applications for a teacher position assigned to the IGNITE Work Program Initiative at the Pennington County Jail. Our IGNITE (Individual Growth Naturally and Intentionally Through Education) Initiative offers comprehensive education, job certification and post-incarceration work opportunities and assistance to participants in an effort to reduce recidivism and improve public trust and community relations. As part of this exciting program, you will get to contribute to the educational success and social development of our IGNITE Program participants and help them successfully pass their GED diploma requirements.GED and proctoring experience are a huge plus for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's Degree; must meet education certification requirements as established by the State of South Dakota.
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid South Dakota Driver's License within 90 days of moving to South Dakota.

Nice To Haves

One year teaching experience in a juvenile detention or similar setting preferred.
Special education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Facilitate student assignments, track and document homework for IGNITE Program participants.
Correct student modules, document grades, and oversee education opportunities.
Implement the classroom rules and document students' behaviors hourly and in weekly secured narratives.
Communicate with other teachers and IGNITE staff in the facility to serve students' educational needs and areas of concern to administration.
Provide work to lower-level students and/or not currently enrolled students until staffed with the school district and work with special education teacher and title teacher to provide special services for students.
Maintain control of inventoried items, working closely with line staff to anticipate problems, closely monitoring students' behavior while in the classroom and responding accordingly to prevent behavior problems.
Continually upgrade educational skills by attending classes and workshops provided by the school district and Pennington County Sheriff's Office and attend other meetings and trainings as required.
Document pertinent information on the homework email account.
Perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.
Maintain compliance with all county policies and procedures.