Vocational Instructor

Management and Training Corporation•Meridian, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Work with a purpose! East Mississippi Correctional Facility located in Meridian, MS., is now hiring career-minded people to assist with securing the safety of our community while positively impacting the lives of those on the inside.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
three (3) years’ experience in the vocation being taught required.
Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management in the occupation program areas taught to inmates
Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content, incorporate written and skill assessments.
Utilize appropriate audio and visual teaching materials individualized to the specific need of the offender.
Assess student performance.
Participate in staff conferences in an endeavor to develop and improve education programs.
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 request 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 offenders.
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.