What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Education Instructor position at Hennepin County Sheriff?
Description
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is looking to hire an Adult Education Instructor. This position will deliver educational services to Public Safety Facility (PSF) residents who do not have their General Education Development (GED) or high school diploma.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program .
Find us here at upcoming career fairs.
Location and hours:
This position is located at the Hennepin County PSF, at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 . Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hennepin County PSF is a pre-trial detention facility located in downtown Minneapolis.
New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About This Position Type
This is a limited duration (temporary) full-time benefit earning position expected to last up to two years.
This position is internally classified as an Adult Education Instructor.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In This Position, You Will
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.
About Hennepin County
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips
Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Job offer will be contingent on passing a drug test that may including testing for cannabis, employment history/reference check, criminal background check including fingerprinting prior to employment. Under State of Minnesota law, certain criminal convictions disqualify persons from employment in this job classification.
If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact
Tanisha Foster
Tanisha.Foster@hennepin.us
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) is looking to hire an Adult Education Instructor. This position will deliver educational services to Public Safety Facility (PSF) residents who do not have their General Education Development (GED) or high school diploma.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program .
Find us here at upcoming career fairs.
Location and hours:
This position is located at the Hennepin County PSF, at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415 . Work hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hennepin County PSF is a pre-trial detention facility located in downtown Minneapolis.
New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis. Details about NEO will be provided upon hire.
About This Position Type
This is a limited duration (temporary) full-time benefit earning position expected to last up to two years.
This position is internally classified as an Adult Education Instructor.
Click here to view the job classification specification.
In This Position, You Will
- Prepare, develop, and provide Adult Basic Education coursework in a one-room schoolhouse environment to adult correctional residents based on individual student needs.
- Provide small group and 1:1 instruction; individualized reading, writing, math, science, and social studies instruction aligned with GED and College and Career Readiness Standards.
- Analyze residents' education needs, assist in developing educational goals, and provide individual educational plans by means of a variety of assessment techniques, evaluations, and interpretations.
- Assist residents in planning for continuing education for after their release.
- Administer pre and post testing according to schedule.
- Maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
- Understand and respect cultural differences in a classroom setting including providing culturally appropriate services.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field and two or more years teaching or training adults.
- Licensed as a teacher in the State of Minnesota.
- Must be 21 years of age or older.
- Experience:
- Teaching or training adults who are in the process of obtaining their GED.
- Designing and implementing training programs used for computer literacy instruction.
- Training or teaching the following: science, math, social studies, or language arts.
- Working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Knowledge of College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards in Adult Basic Education and/or Common Core State Standards.
- Advanced skill in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook or another comparable program.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the waterways in the county.
The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach and Employee Wellness. The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.
About Hennepin County
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (login as Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
Your future. Made here.
This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Watch this video for application best practices and tips
Invitations to interview will be based on an assessment of education and experience. Job offer will be contingent on passing a drug test that may including testing for cannabis, employment history/reference check, criminal background check including fingerprinting prior to employment. Under State of Minnesota law, certain criminal convictions disqualify persons from employment in this job classification.
If You Have Any Questions, Please Contact
Tanisha Foster
Tanisha.Foster@hennepin.us
Salary : $61,888 - $92,833