Electrical Instructor (FCI - El Reno)

Canadian Valley Technology Center
Electrical Trades Instructor at FCI-El Reno (311)
Job Description
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Job Title: Electrical Trades Instructor at the Federal Correctional Institution at El Reno (FCI-El Reno)
Location: FCI-El Reno
Reports To: Business & Industry Services Assistant Director
FLSA Status: 12 month, full time, non-exempt
Benefits: Sick & Personal Leave
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Prepared By: Scott Smith
Prepared Date: June 2024
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SUMMARY
Coordinates and delivers instruction to students enrolled in the Electrical Trades program the Federal Correctional
Institution, El Reno, Oklahoma. Responsible for recruitment and all teacher-led instruction, work-based learning, ongoing
curriculum development of all hands-on skill development activities. Must be knowledgeable in all facets of residential
and commercial electricity. Normal hours are 7:00 am to 3:00 pm, Monday through Friday (class meeting time is 7:30 am
to 2:30 pm with one-hour unpaid lunch break). Additional time may be required for curriculum development, etc. Must
maintain professional attitude and appearance when representing Canadian Valley Technology Center (CV Tech).
Twelve month position assigned to Business and Industry Services (BIS), reports to the Assistant BIS Director. Evaluated
by FCI-El Reno staff and Assistant BIS Director, according to Canadian Valley Technology Center’s policies and
procedures.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Minimum of three (3) years related industry teaching experience in the past five (5) years. Certified to teach in the
general field of post-secondary education Oklahoma or be able to pursue a provisional teacher certification per the
requirements of the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education (ODCTE). Specifically,
• Be able to provide a current industry credential (Journeyman or Contractors License in Electric)
• Be able to successfully complete and pass a Teacher Certification Background Check (2B7KS5)
• Be able to provide information and fully cooperate with all vetting and background checks required by FCI-El
Reno
Preference may be given to individuals with experience in classroom instruction with incarcerated adults, experience in
Career and Technical Education, electrical and/or mechanical troubleshooting and repair, experience in teaching and
marketing training programs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The
requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Develops and maintains records as required by Canadian Valley Technology Center, the Federal Bureau of
Prisons and the Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education.
• Adheres to Federal Bureau of Prisons/FCI-El Reno policies, procedures and security measure.
• Maintains electrical program safety/training equipment inventory and records
• Ensures that the equipment necessary to meet the training needs of students are available and in safe working
condition;
• Cooperates with FCI-El Reno and CV Tech staff to endure smooth operation of the training program and the
submission of all required documentation in a timely manner;
• Tests students to measure progress and to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program;
• Attends in-service meetings conducted by Canadian Valley Technology Center and the Oklahoma Department of
Career and Technology Education.
• Be able to complete a Statement of Qualifications form
• Be able to attend and successfully complete the New Teacher Academy for T & I Instructors (year 1)
• Be able to attend and successfully complete additional professional educator development and training provided
by CV Tech no less than 56 hours per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) for years 1-5 of employment;
• Be able to be constantly aware of security and to maintain a professional relationship with inmates at all times, to
report and provide required documentation of any violation of the FCI-El Reno’s rules and regulations
immediately to FCI-El Reno staff.
• Be able to read, understand and agree to abide by all Whistleblower procedures that are in-place at FCI-El Reno.
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
• Assists in developing and/or locating electrical-related training materials, equipment and curriculum
• Maintains a class schedule for delivery of classes requested by FCI-El Reno staff;
• Ensures that students receive instruction in relevant industry-standard skills and safety practices, aiming for each
to eventually achieve licensure, to include:
o Install and maintain electronic controls for machines in business and industry;
o Familiarity with and ability to abide by the requirements of the National Electric Code;
o Compliance with state and local building codes when installing electrical equipment;
o Training that will qualify graduates for an entry-level position in the field of residential or commercial
electric;
o Training on resume’ writing and successful interviewing skills
• Guides training program development and identifies potential problems and possible solutions;
• Evaluates, revises and updates curriculum as needed
• Researchers relevant news articles for the latest training information
• Works collaboratively with Canadian Valley Tech Center Business and Industry Services staff in planning and
developing curriculum to meet the needs of students;
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
• Attends in-service meetings and trainings conducted by CV Tech, the Oklahoma Department of Career and
Technology Education and FCI-El Reno when requested;
• Attends New Teacher Academy training when offered in order to support requirements of the provisional teacher
certification requirements;
• Takes advantage of opportunities to further teaching skills as a professional educator whenever available;
• Stays informed of new regulations and industry standards through participation with professional affiliations;
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Journeyman Electrician. Teaching or training experience is preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to plan, organize and teach classes. Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with industry representatives, FCI-El Reno staff, CV Tech
staff and personnel in various industries. Ability to design and deliver training programs is preferred.
REASONING ABILITY
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or in diagram
form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and
decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent
COMPUTER SKILLS
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of be able to operate the Microsoft Office
suite of applications as well be able to send/receive email, texts, etc.
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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is
required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
often required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl and to taste or smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or
move up to twenty pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required
by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to
adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is generally moderate.
Canadian Valley Technology Center District No 6 is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the
basis of race, color, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender expression or identity, national origin, religion, disability, veteran
status, sexual orientation, age or genetic information.
Shift Type: Daytime 7 am to 3 pm with one hour unpaid lunch
Salary Range: TBD
Location: FCI-El Reno with meetings at CV Tech –
El Reno campus 6505 E. Highway 66, El Reno, OK 73036
Applications Accepted: July 2024
Start Date: July 2024 or as soon as possible