The Adult Basic Education (ABE) Teacher is responsible for the instruction of incarcerated individuals in a correctional setting in compliance with Department of Corrections and Iowa Central Community College policies and regulations. Areas of instruction include Literacy and/or High School Equivalency (HSED) classes in the subject areas of Reading, Math, Writing, Social Studies and Science.

Constant (67-100%)

• Effectively organize and teach individualized and/or group coursework in accordance with established program objectives.
• Organize and present various concepts to a wide variety of students with varying backgrounds and abilities and adjust teaching techniques according to students’ needs.
• Maintain appropriate learning environment.
• Distribute appropriate materials to students as necessary.
• Administer required assessments for student placement and educational gains.
• Follow established testing guidelines and maintain security for all testing materials.
• Guide students in choosing attainable educational goals and follow up on goal outcomes.
• Motivate and encourage students towards their learning goals.
• Hire, train and supervise classroom tutors.
• Work cooperatively with other department, prison, and college personnel in ensuring student success.
• Follow Iowa Department of Education guidance and procedures for state and local reporting.
• Comply with institutional security requirements and procedures for staff.
• Enforce prison and school rules with incarcerated individuals and complete written appraisals and reports as necessary.

Frequent (34-66%

• Create and revise curriculum as needed to best meet program and student needs.
• Evaluate and accurately report student performance.
• Maintain enrollment paperwork, class schedules, waiting lists, and attendance records.
• Orient new students to the education program.
• Direct and monitor computer-aided instruction and assist students in developing digital literacy skills.
• Advise students of other educational opportunities available to them at the facility.

Occasional (10-33%)

• Participate in professional development activities and attend educational workshops and meetings.
• Follow protocols as required by the Department of Corrections and the correctional facility.
• Provide coordinator with accurate statistical data for periodic reports. 
• Review current educational and curriculum publications.
• Stay up to date in current research and evidence-based practices in the areas of adult education.
• Complete required trainings and e-learnings.
• Other duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

1.         Represent Iowa Central Community College in a positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.

2.         Communicate clearly, concisely, logically, and coherently; orally and in writing.

3.         Be adaptable to change and willing to work as a team member.

4.         Assume responsibility, deal effectively and creatively with problems, and exercise independent judgement when making decisions.

5.         Have excellent time management and prioritizations skills and able to meet deadlines in an efficient and highly productive manner.

6.         Behave in a classroom setting in a way or manner that is acceptable and consistent with department, college, and corrections objectives, guidelines, policies and practices.

7.         Possess strong human relations skills and get along with diverse personalities.

8.         Be a creative and energetic individual with demonstrated organizational and attention to detail skills.

9.         Have a working knowledge of personal computers and general office and classroom equipment.

10.       Have a high degree of integrity to do the right thing without direct oversight.

11.        Have the ability to work independently, productively and effectively without supervisor intervention.

12.       Remain calm under pressure and use verbal skills to deescalate situations.

13.       Establish and maintain good working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, students, incarcerated individuals, administrators, and general public.

14.       Use prep time productively and adhere to daily work hours and class times.

15.       Be self-motivated and able to complete tasks with a high level of accuracy.

Bachelor’s Degree in Education or related field required. Iowa Department of Education Standard teacher licensure and teaching experience preferred. 

Must satisfy a Department of Corrections background security screening.

Please include a resume and unofficial copies of transcripts.   

GENERAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH OR WITHOUT A REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

Position involves constant (67-100%) standing, sitting, walking, talking, hearing, visual activity, and repetitive motion while utilizing computer equipment; frequent (34-66%) grasping, stooping, kneeling, and crouching; and occasional (10-33%) lifting up to 50 pounds (items such as computers, computer paper, and boxes of textbooks, and travel.

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.  Individual may perform other duties as assigned.