Learning Specialist - Essex County Sheriff’s Department

Learning SpecialistPOSITION: Full-Time Learning Specialist (Learning Specialist): Essex County Sheriff's Department (ECSD); position includes travel within the Essex County Sheriff's Office Continuum; MCCC/MTA Unit Professional Position; 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday 07:30am - 3:30pm, (Hours may be adjusted and compensated in alignment with contractual guidelines); Pay Grade 5; This position is funded through general fund appropriations from the Essex County Sheriff's Department.SUMMARY: The NECC Program at ECSD facilities offers classes in ESOL, HiSET/GED preparation (in English and Spanish), digital literacy, and more. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning, the Learning Specialist will support incarcerated and justice-involved individuals in building literacy, numeracy, language and digital literacy skills, essential for achieving a high school equivalency (HSE) credential and for college and career readiness. The Learning Specialist will assist students at all levels in gaining the competencies needed to succeed in further education, training, and employment.RESPONSIBILITIES: Specific duties for this position include:Attend the mandatory 40-hour orientation session at the Middleton House of Corrections.Teach in a correctional setting, working with incarcerated adults and justice-involved individuals who may have educational gaps or disabilities.Provide individualized and small group instruction to provide targeted support and meet diverse student needs.Determine student learning needs and sequence learning goals appropriately.Collaborate with colleagues and other instructors on curriculum development/revision, student assessment and instructional materials and strategyAdhere to ADA (American with Disabilities Act), including Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and approved accommodations.Develop course curricula, syllabi and prepare/evaluate instructionalMonitor student progress through assessments, engaging in continuous formative assessment and adjusting practice as needed to support student growth.Offer leadership opportunities to students, such as integrating Peer Tutors into classroom instruction.Promote a student-centered, cooperative learning environment that aligns with current adult learning theory, College and Career Readiness Standards Adult Education (CCRSAE) and Massachusetts English Language Proficiency Standards for Adult Education (MELPS)Teach skills (reading, writing, math, social studies, science) essential for earning a High School Equivalency Credential and for college and career readiness.Teach ESOL to English Language Learners.Utilize research-based practices, current instructional methods, and current materials to ensure effective, culturally responsive instructionCollaborate with advisors and colleagues to deliver specialized instruction tailored to individual needs.Enter student attendance daily into platforms mandated by fundersMaintain up-to-date student records to ensure compliance with funder requirements.Incorporate technology into the instruction to enhance teaching and learning.Ensure student access to and use of technology during instruction.Maintain electronic copies of lesson plans aligned with program curricula, CCRSAE, and MELPS.Support the work of the advisors, developing comprehensive education, career, and transition plans for each student to support their future success.Adheres to policies, procedures, assurances and timelines defined by funder and internal guidance documents.Attend required staff meetings, professional development sessions, and conferences to stay informed and engaged.Participates in an annual evaluation/performance review conducted by the Education DirectorPerforms other duties as requested by the Education Director or Assistant Director of Teaching and LearningThe Classification Specification is available at: Learning Specialist