Trades Instructor - Automotive

State of Michigan • Ionia, MI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The employee in this position will provide Career and Technical Education to prisoners in the area of Automotive repair that will provide them with the skills to obtain gainful employment after incarceration. The instructor will teach an approved MDOC curriculum, administer appropriate written and performance evaluations, maintain a safe work environment and follow policy and procedure in regards to tool control. Eighty percent of the work week is spent in direct supervision of prisoners inside a secure correctional facility.

Requirements

• Possession of an associate's degree in an area of the specific trade or occupation to be taught.
• No specific type or amount of experience is required.
• Individuals appointed to positions that are subclass coded must possess the required specialized experience, training, or license.
• The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of the Public Acts of 1996.
• Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment.
• Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.
• If applicable/You would like credit for your education, attach a copy of an official transcript(s).
• Provide at least three professional references and their contact information to include phone number, address, email address and fax number.
• Current MDOC employees must include their current supervisor as one of three professional references.

Nice To Haves

• Possession of an appropriate bachelor's degree, master's degree, or vocational teacher certification may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
• Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and four years of recent experience in the practice of the specific trade or occupation to be taught, including six months of experience training others in the trade or occupation may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
• Some jobs require state certifications for the occupation.

Responsibilities

• Provide Career and Technical Education to prisoners in the area of Automotive repair.
• Teach an approved MDOC curriculum.
• Administer appropriate written and performance evaluations.
• Maintain a safe work environment.
• Follow policy and procedure in regards to tool control.
• Provide direct supervision of prisoners inside a secure correctional facility.

Benefits

• The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.
• MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.
• The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.
• New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) with either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.
• All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their Non-Custody New Employee Training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree