Corrections Officer Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields, and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence, and partnerships.

Promotes a positive and desirable atmosphere within the classroom setting to ensure maximum student motivation.

•    Maintains a high degree of discipline within the classroom setting to ensure maximum learning. 
•    Functions as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Career Technical Training field for which they were hired to instruct.
•    Presents lessons regularly utilizing a variety of multimodal approaches to ensure all students have the opportunity to learn in their preferred style of learning.
•    Establishes a high degree of student/instructor rapport.
•    Responsible for adequate classroom preparation.
•    Maintains lesson plans relevant to course material; Aligns curriculum with Industry Standards and Training Achievement Record.
•    Records and forwards daily attendance to the Student Records area as required.
•    Assists in the completion of all necessary Job Corps forms.
•    Accountable for the safety and cleanliness of classrooms and shops.
•    Develops industry partnerships that could lead to work-based learning, internships, and job placement outcomes.
•    Assists students in obtaining primary and secondary credentials.
•    Updates electronic Training Achievement Record (eTAR) as required.
•    Prepares reports such as student/staff hours, requisitions, attendance, and monthly student evaluations.
•    Assists with student placement to include job placement, military, college, apprenticeship, advance training.
•    Operates in accordance with the requirements of the PRH, Standard Operating Procedures in function area and corporate policies. 
•    Evaluates and records student progress/evaluations and case notes in CIS, where appropriate.

•    High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.
•    Prior experience in Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) preferred. 
•    Certified, licensed, or accredited in the state in which the center is located or is accredited by a professional trade organization. (RO may waive if center is unable to hire certified or licensed instructors, but the candidate must pursue certification) 
•    Experience working with diverse youth.
•    A valid driver’s license in the state of employment with an acceptable driving record.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.

When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.

At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.