Job description

See the section "To Apply" below for full application details.

Summary

Through the Adult Education Instructor, New Mexico’s incarcerated population is afforded opportunities to gain knowledge and skills meaningful for their own personal growth and essential for their successful transition into the community. While the primary goal of this position is to prepare incarcerated adult students of varying educational levels and abilities for high school equivalency exams, a flexible curriculum and generous preparation time allows for instructors to creatively explore teaching goals and engage students in their personal development. Instructors are expected to provide 25-30 hours of direct instruction a week. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends in order to accommodate the schedules of adult learners. The position receives compensation competitive to public school educators, retirement plan through the Educational Retirement Board, medical, vision, dental, personal leave and sick leave. Applicants who have lived experience with the criminal justice system will be considered.

Location: NM State Correctional Facility, Guadalupe County Correctional Facility, Santa Rosa, NM

Salary: Competitive, based on education and experience, $42-58k per annum

Schedule: Variable eight hours per day scheduled at discretion of supervisor

Educational Requirements: High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required. A Bachelor's Degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university and NM special education licensure is preferred. Three (3) years of professional level experience related to the purpose of the position defined at the time of recruitment is required. Experience as a teacher in the field of adult, basic or secondary education is preferred. These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position: High School Diploma or equivalent AND 3 years of experience, Associate's degree AND 1 years of experience, Bachelor's, Master’s and/or PhD degree AND 0 years of experience.

Essential Duties:

• Knowledge of subject areas in Reading/Writing, Science, Math, and Social Studies; of instructional methods, techniques, equipment and materials used in the area of specialization; of preparation and planning in course work; of sources of information and instructional materials; of teaching problems and conditions in correctional institutions.
• Ability to teach academic courses to include the five (5) basic ABE/HiSET areas (Reading, Writing, Science, Math, and Social Studies) and determine informal assessment methods and assist with testing.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and demonstrate flexibility with changing demands.
• Establish and maintain an effective and engaging learning environment, appropriate to the needs and capacities of the students.
• Establish and maintain relationships with facility administration, staff, incarcerated individuals, visitors and the general public.
• Ensure security of staff and incarcerated population by maintaining professionalism, ethical behavior, and situational awareness while interacting with incarcerated students.
• Develop and maintain a positive, collaborative relationship and regular communication with appropriate Education Department staff.
• Collaborate with team members on developing individualized education plans (IEP) for each IDEA-eligible student and with the Special Education Team on developing Adult Learning Assistance (ALA) plans for each identified student.
• Oversee the maintenance of accurate, complete and appropriate educational records, the preparation of reports as required by policy, regulations and procedure.
• Use verbal and written communication in an open, candid and consistent manner; explain concepts and procedures clearly and completely while maintaining attention and interest; displays sensitivity to the unique needs of NMCD student population.
• Maintain order and discipline in a learning situation, including the enforcement of instructional regulations by reporting on student’s behavior.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends in order to accommodate the schedules of adult learners.
• Perform related duties as required and assigned.

Employment Requirements:

• This position is designated as safety sensitive.
• Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S and have reached the age of majority.
• Willingness to work under potentially dangerous circumstances in a correctional facility and maintain strict fidelity to security protocols.

Work Environment: Work is performed in an office and classroom setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer usage. Work is done inside the perimeter of an adult prison, includes daily contact with and supervision of inmates, and is potentially a very dangerous environment. Some travel may be required.

To Apply: To be considered, please attach both a resume and a cover letter. The cover letter should detail the applicant’s interest in working in correctional education and how their work history and experience supports their interest.

Agency Contact: Angela Hinojosa, (575) 472-1001 ext. 132, Angela.Hinojosa_at_cd.nm.gov

Other Information: This position will close two weeks from date of posting. State of New Mexico employees may be impacted by the Public Health Order dated December 19, 2022, which requires facilities licensed or certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services ("CMS"), including all hospital types, long-term care facilities, nursing homes, hospice facilities and rehabilitation facilities, as well as assisted living facilities and adult day care settings, to adhere to all COVID-related requirements prescribed by CMS, including, but not limited to masking and staff vaccination.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $42,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• adult education: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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