Description:
Essential functions:
- Plan and conduct classes for inmates in life skills, cultural awareness, health education and special curriculum and other subjects selected.
- Prepare special teaching plans, courses, activities and learning experiences appropriate for the specific inmates assigned.
- Utilize appropriate audio, visual and computer teaching materials individualized to the specific need of the inmate.
- Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and in the occupational program areas taught to inmates.
- Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content.
- 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 requests 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 inmates.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree, English as a Second Language (ESL) and special education certifications required if instructing in these areas.
- One (1) year related experience preferred.
- Bi-lingual preferred.
- Valid driver’s license in the state of New Mexico or Texas with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.