Adult Basic Education Teacher

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION TEACHER

EDUCATION SERVICES BUREAU - MONTANA STATE PRISON

DEER LODGE, MT

MISSION - Montana Department of Corrections is creating a safer Montana through Accountability, Rehabilitation and Empowerment.

If you want to work making positive changes in the community the Montana Department of Corrections is the place for you!

JOB OVERVIEW - This position:

• Prepares materials/classrooms and teaches Adult Basic Education courses including life skills classes and cell study.
• Instructs and supervises adult male inmate students in the classroom and housing units on an individual basis and/or group meeting utilizing competency based instructional techniques.
• Adapts lessons to changes in class size, or student abilities, strengths, and weaknesses.
• Advises students regarding respective courses and programs that are available at Montana State Prison and implements learning activities within the scope of the assigned curriculum and state standards.
• Works with individual students to challenge them and improve their abilities.
• Assesses student’s progress by grading assignments, papers, exams, and other work.
• Performs all work tasks in a proper and safe manner following established policies, general safety rules and safe operating procedures in compliance with Department of Corrections, Office of Public Instruction and Montana State Prison.
• Participates in professional education and training opportunities to maintain current licensure and teaching practices.
• Confers with professionals for establishing additional activities and/or instruction; performs related work as required. 

REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS - 

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• State of Montana Application 

Applications submitted without required materials will not be considered

Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process, please make sure all attachments are marked as RELEVANT

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Background screens which may include criminal records check, child/patient/offender abuse registries, and reference checks will be conducted for this position.

BENEFITS - 

Employment with the state may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under PSLF.  Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!

NOTICES - 

Prison Rape Elimination Act of 2003 -  Any person who has been convicted of engaging in or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or is the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or any person who has been civilly or administratively adjusted to have engaged in the activity as described are not qualified for this position.

Tobacco Free - Use of all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products and tobacco substitutes in Department of Corrections buildings, is prohibited.  In secure care facilities possession of tobacco products is also prohibited.

The Montana Department of Corrections is an EOE/M/F/D/V/SO (Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority, Female, Disabled, Veteran, Sexual Orientation)