Teacher (C) - Old Colony Correctional Center

Duties:

·         Work within a correctional setting to provide instruction to an adult incarcerated population with various medical, psychosocial, and/or educational deficits.

·         Teach academic classes to multi-leveled students as assigned by supervisor in the subject areas of: Reading, Writing, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

·         Differentiate instruction for low-level or English Second Language learners.

·         Utilize research-based practices, current instructional methods, and subject-based curriculum to ensure effective instruction.

·         Work with Education Division and Institutional Administration staff to ensure success in the delivery of effective instruction in a secure setting.

·         Complete student attendance daily and student performance ratings monthly; update student case plans; and provide documentation as required by Division and Department Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

·         Provide documentation as need for statutory earned good time (EGT) and academic boosts.

·         Complete mandatory 40 hours of state and departmental training within the fiscal year as well as maintain a current and valid teaching license. Provide documentation of training and licensure.

·         Administer standardized testing as requested via paper or tablet including TABE, TABE CLAS-E, HiSET, and HiSET qualifying exams.

·         Maintain and assist in the processing of student education files and provide updated student academic documentation as needed.  

·         Maintain and review educational program waitlists as needed to ensure full class capacity.

·         Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and practice of DOC policies and procedures. 

·         Support Education Division priorities and contribute to enhance implementation of strategic goals by collaborating with academic professionals, inside and outside the Division. 

·         Interact and communicate with staff and incarcerated individuals in a professional manner with appropriate respect and boundaries. 

·         Manage classroom behaviors and expectations in alignment with institutional rules and regulations.

·         Report all security related matters to supervisors promptly.

·         Perform other duties assigned.

Preferred Qualifications:

Applicants must have at least a Bachelor’s Degree. Knowledge of principles, methods, and practices in adult education and experience with adult learners. Working knowledge of adult educational tests and assessments. Ability to work with incarcerated individuals, teaching staff, and administration. 

Comments:

Please note that salaries for union positions are determined according to the provisions of the respective collective bargaining agreement.   Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with incarcerated individuals, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph.  The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with incarcerated individuals or residents. The DOC urges bilingual applicants to apply.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None 

Special Requirements: Possession of appropriate Teacher's Certificate issued by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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