AEL Program Instructor - Iowa State Penitentiary

Job Description

In this twelve-month position, the AEL Program Instructor at Iowa State Penitentiary will teach adult education and literacy, including high school equivalency diploma preparation, to male offenders in a maximum-security prison. This position will focus on students' successful completion of instruction and testing necessary to earn a high school equivalency diploma and / or improving students' skills to the degree necessary to function in society. Instructor will provide group instruction and work one-on–one with students.

This position is a full-time position (261 day contract) with an annual starting salary of $50,000. Benefits include medical, dental & vision insurance, $50,000 life insurance, long-term disability, paid sick leave, paid spring and holiday breaks, 15 days vacation and participation in IPERS or TIAA retirement Plan.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Commitment to the comprehensive community college philosophy.
• Follow SCC, DOC, and ISP policies and procedures.
• Report directly to Corrections Education Coordinator-Liaison on matters related to teaching assignment
• Work with colleagues to identify offenders who can participate in program.
• Work with other instructors in developing lesson plans, utilizing teaching aids / equipment, and identifying additional instructional aides.
• Update curriculum as needed and prepare lesson plans that provide all students an opportunity to learn.
• Monitor student's progress toward earning a high school equivalency diploma and / or improving the academic, life and work skills necessary for successful reentry. Update appropriate program staff, applicable prison staff and supervisor about student progress.
• Immediately notify Coordinator-Liaison and prison staff of any problems with students.
• Accurately complete all paperwork necessary to document program services.
• Contribute input in development and modification of program operational procedures.
• Actively participate in regular and special team meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE IN :

ABILITY TO :

EEO Statement Summary

It is the policy of Southeastern Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, employment, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by the Iowa Code §§ 216.6 and 216.9, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. §§ 2000d and 2000e), the Equal Pay Act of 1973 (29 U.S.C. § 206, et seq.), Title IX (Educational Amendments, 20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 – 1688), Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973, 29 U.S.C. § 794), and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (42 U.S.C. § 12101, et seq.).

Individuals having questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy should contact Title IX / Equity Coordinator, Southeastern Community College, 1500 W. Agency Road, West Burlington, IA 52655, email equity@scciowa.edu , phone number 319 / 208-5101, fax 319 / 208-5005 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone : (303) 844-5695 Facsimile : (303) 844-4303, TDD (800) 877-8339 Email : OCR.Denver@ed.gov

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