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Life Skills Instructor (Part Time)
$45k-92k (estimate)
Part Time
6 Days Ago
Kirkwood Community College is Hiring a Life Skills Instructor (Part Time) Near Coralville, IA
JOB GOAL:Limited Term Position – Continuation of this position is contingent upon future funding from the Iowa Department of Corrections, this position is currently funded for FY 25.JOB GOAL:To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: POSITION IS LOCATED INSIDE THE IOWA MEDICAL CLASSIFICATION CENTER (IMCC), A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITY. Under limited supervision, the instructor is responsible for teaching life skills to incarcerated students at IMCC. The instructor collaborates with fellow instructors on the development of curriculum aligned to adult education standards.
Work Schedule: 07:30-12:30 Monday - Thursday, this position doesn’t work during college breaks or holidays.UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
WHY KIRKWOOD:Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree with relevant instructional experience is required?
Are you willing/able to work in a secure prison environment?
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: POSITION IS LOCATED INSIDE THE IOWA MEDICAL CLASSIFICATION CENTER (IMCC), A DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FACILITY. Under limited supervision, the instructor is responsible for teaching life skills to incarcerated students at IMCC. The instructor collaborates with fellow instructors on the development of curriculum aligned to adult education standards.
Work Schedule: 07:30-12:30 Monday - Thursday, this position doesn’t work during college breaks or holidays.UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
- Effectively teach basic skills, literacy and HSED subject areas to eligible offenders in a variety of instructional formats.
- Work with juveniles who need life skills instruction.
- Maintain student and program records for reporting purposes.
- Collaborate with fellow instructors at IMCC, as well as in the Department of Corrections, on the development of curricula for offenders.
- Act as a liaison among the Iowa Department of Corrections, IMCC, and Kirkwood Community College, supporting the operations of IMCC.
- Know and follow Department of Corrections security protocols and policies including key and radio control, supervision of incarcerated individuals in education, de-escalation and personal safety techniques, which may include training and use of chemical agents, first aid, and incident command systems.
- Complete Department of Corrections training quarterly, face-to-face and online.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
- Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former, and current students, clients, suppliers, and the community we serve.
- Establish and maintain good working relationships with peer team members, students, and staff.
- Possess strong human relations skills and be able to interact with diverse personalities.
- Communicate clearly, concisely, logically, and coherently orally and in writing.
- Deal responsibly and effectively with problems, and exercise independent judgment when making decisions
- Possess ability to adapt to a work situation inside a medium/maximum security institution housing convicted offenders.
- Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree with relevant instructional experience is required. In addition, candidates must be able to pass the DOC security clearance requirements and graduate from the four week Department of Corrections New Employee Training.
- Candidates with prior corrections, adult education, or at-risk teaching experience are preferred.
WHY KIRKWOOD:Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Kirkwood offers a wide range of employee benefits. Read more about them
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Do you have a Bachelor's degree with relevant instructional experience is required?
- Yes
- No
Are you willing/able to work in a secure prison environment?
- Yes
- No
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Part Time
SALARY
$45k-92k (estimate)
POST DATE
06/06/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
07/04/2024
WEBSITE
talon.kirkwood.edu
HEADQUARTERS
IA
SIZE
<25
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