Modifies curriculum to fit the need of the student inmate

Considerable and broad academic knowledge required; creative, dynamic, and engaging instruction expected

Makes use of digital and computer literacy in the delivery of regular education services

Develops and administers formative and summative assessments to determine academic functioning levels and readiness for High School Equivalency exam

Documents daily attendance and maintains LACES records as required; maintains student records and prepares regular and occasional facility and/or ACLS reports as required

Ability to exercise considerable judgment and work both independently and collaboratively with other department members

Ability to maintain inmate confidentiality while remaining legally compliant with all correctional policies; has access to confidential inmate files and information. Discretion required.

Has daily contact with and responsibility for student inmates, coordinating with other House of Correction staff as necessary, requiring considerable flexibility, resourcefulness, cheerfulness, and persuasiveness at all times

Works cooperatively and collaboratively with Education Director and other Education staff to gather complete educational histories of students

Works with team to develop an individual educational, re-entry, and work readiness plan for each student

MENTAL ATTENTION AND VISUAL DEMAND

Flow of work and character of duties require exceptional mental and visual attention much of the time

Intermittent moderate physical effort and manual dexterity required in performing duties

WORKING CONDITIONS

Exposure to conditions usually found in high-security environment

Normal duties may involve walking outside to and from separate buildings

Normal duties may include accounting for materials checked out to inmates which must be returned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to stand and walk; talk and hear; lift and carry; push and pull and maintain balance

Occasionally required to climb, stoop; reach with hands/arms; and occasionally lift and/or move boxes up to 20lbs

Specific visual abilities required by the position include close vision, distance vision and peripheral vision

External Application Process

Qualified, interested external candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume to the Human Resources Department by December 1, 2024 by 8:00am

Internal Application Process

Qualified, interested internal candidates should submit a cover letter and current resume to the Human Resources Department by December 1, 2024 8:00am.

Qualifications

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Bachelor's Degree is required. K-12 secondary public school teaching highly desirable. MA Teacher Certification highly desirable. ABE Licensure and/or Special Education experience a plus. Experience working with remedial, behaviorally challenged individuals strongly preferred. Bilingual Spanish/English a big plus

Computer familiarity required: MS Office, educational software, and SMART board technology

Excellent organizational, written, and oral communication skills

Excellent classroom management skills required

Must pass pre-employment background check, medical/drug screenings; possess and maintain a valid MA driver's license