Instructor, Correction Education – JobStart Program (Part-time, Temporary)

Position Description

Responsibilities and Duties (*Essential Functions)

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. *Prepares instruction that reflects appropriate learning objectives and develops handouts and classroom materials as needed *Facilitates group discussion, team activities, and reflective writing in a trauma-informed manner appropriate to a correctional setting *Guides students through individualized transition plans, resumes, and interview preparation *Maintains accurate records of attendance, participation, and homework; submits required documentation on time Uses formative assessment to improve learning and teaching Counsels students regarding progress and course completion requirements Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment within facility rules and security protocols Coordinates with the Instructional Supervisor, facility staff, and reentry partners on cohort scheduling and graduation Supports Department, Division, and College goals, providing requested data in a timely manner
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.
• *Prepares instruction that reflects appropriate learning objectives and develops handouts and classroom materials as needed
• *Facilitates group discussion, team activities, and reflective writing in a trauma-informed manner appropriate to a correctional setting
• *Guides students through individualized transition plans, resumes, and interview preparation
• *Maintains accurate records of attendance, participation, and homework; submits required documentation on time
• Uses formative assessment to improve learning and teaching
• Counsels students regarding progress and course completion requirements
• Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment within facility rules and security protocols
• Coordinates with the Instructional Supervisor, facility staff, and reentry partners on cohort scheduling and graduation
• Supports Department, Division, and College goals, providing requested data in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and maintain positive working relationships with students, peers, supervisors, and staff Working knowledge of MS Office products Ability to obtain and maintain Wake Tech and NCDAC background clearance Ability to work in a correctional setting and comply with all policies and guidelines of the NC Department Public Safety Self-directed, organized, task-oriented, detail-oriented and flexible Ability to develop original lesson plans and curriculum that incorporate contextualized instruction and real-life/authentic materials Ability to demonstrate a variety of instructional techniques and methods Requirements: Bachelor’s degree with experience in counseling, social work, or related field Minimum two (2) years of experience working with justice-involved populations in a correctional, reentry, or community setting OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience Experience in workforce development, reentry services, case management, or human services Preferences: Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or related field Familiarity with NCWorks, and North Carolina workforce and reentry resources Lived experience with reentry Experience teaching adult learners or facilitating group instruction

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and maintain positive working relationships with students, peers, supervisors, and staff
• Working knowledge of MS Office products
• Ability to work in a correctional setting and comply with all policies and guidelines of the NC Department Public Safety
• Self-directed, organized, task-oriented, detail-oriented and flexible
• Ability to develop original lesson plans and curriculum that incorporate contextualized instruction and real-life/authentic materials
• Ability to demonstrate a variety of instructional techniques and methods

Requirements

• Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or related field
• Familiarity with NCWorks, and North Carolina workforce and reentry resources
• Lived experience with reentry
• Experience teaching adult learners or facilitating group instruction
• As an equal employment opportunity employer, Wake Tech values our workforce. Wake Tech is committed to reaching students in every part of Wake County and rallying around them to go as far as their dreams, talents and resilience will take them. As an institution of higher education, we are committed to valuing the unique experiences of the Wake Tech community. We strive to be self-reflective of the kind of student body we represent and the culture we are building, and we care deeply about supporting each employee's professional growth.

Benefits

• Benefits are not available for temporary positions.