Description:
Essential Functions
- Plan and conduct classes for inmates in Adult Basic Education (ABE) and General Education Development (GED), life sills, cultural awareness, health education and special curriculum and other subjects selected to correspond with the ability and limitations of the class.
- Prepare special teaching plans, courses, and activities and learning experiences appropriate for the specific inmates assigned.
- Utilize appropriate audio and visual teaching materials individualized to the specific need of the inmate.
- Administer individual educational tests and learning aptitude tests and use the results for prescriptive instruction.
- Participate in staff conferences to develop and improve educational programs.
- Counsel and advise inmates on academic problems.
- Coordinate activities and classes in conjunction with appropriate school districts or other involved parties.
- Develop program and related educational materials as necessary for the establishment and maintenance of assigned classes.
- Adjust material and curriculum to the individual differences of the inmates assigned.
- Confer with inmates and instructors to evaluate results of conducted classes.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
- Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.