Adult Education Instructor

Salary: $61,888.49 - $92,832.74 Annually
Location : Downtown Minneapolis
Job Type: Limited Duration: Regular Sched (FT with benefits)
Job Number: 26SHRF822TF024
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Adult Detention Operations
Opening Date: 08/04/2026
Closing Date: 9/2/2026 11:59 PM Central


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.

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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 7:30 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.
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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.

Need to have:

• 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.

Nice to have:

• Experience:
  • Teaching adults who are in the process of obtaining their GED, while applying College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards and Minnesota Adult Education policy in your instruction.
  • Administering standardized assessments such as TABE and CASAS and entering data into and generating reports from Minnesota SiD database.
  • Preparing lesson plans and implementing individual and small group instruction.
  • Developing Adult Education curriculum, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs as well as modifying instruction for students with disabilities.
  • Teaching in these content areas: science, math, social studies, language arts and/or computer literacy.
  • Teaching students preparing for a High School Equivalency test (like the GED test).
  • Working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds and/or working with students in a correctional setting.
• Current Tier 3 or Tier 4 Teaching License licensure to be a teacher in the State of Minnesota.
• Knowledge of College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards and Minnesota Adult Education policy.
• Advanced Proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook or another comparable program.
• Demonstrates exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

About the department :

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 (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.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.

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Why work here?


Hennepin County embraces the Total Rewards philosophy. We want our employees to succeed - not only at work but as they move through life and its milestones. We offer advantages and opportunities others can't - including:

• Meaningful work
• Public service
• Competitive pay
• Work-life balance
• Generous benefits
• Opportunities to grow
• Commitment to your success

By working in public service, we are a part of something larger than ourselves. Together, we support those in need. We help people access information and services. We empower vibrant and diverse communities. We serve residents.
Visit our benefits page to learn more: bridge.hennepin.us/eligibility.

If you are a current Hennepin County employee please be aware that any change in job classification may affect your current benefits (such as a conversion from Vacation/Sick Leave to Paid Time Off and/or enrollment in a Health Care Saving Plan.) Information about the impact of job changes on benefits can be found
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This is a limited duration (temporary), full-time, benefit earning position expected to last up to two years. Are you willing and able to accept these terms of employment?

• Yes
• No

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This position is located at the Hennepin County Public Safety Facility (HCSO), at 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hennepin County Public Safety Facility is a pre-trial detention facility located in downtown Minneapolis. Are you able and willing to meet these requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in education or related fields?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your relevant education including area(s) of study, school(s) attended, and degree(s)/certification(s) earned. If you do not have relevant education, type "None" in the space provided
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Do you have a current Tier 3 or Tier 4 Teaching License licensure to be a teacher in the State of Minnesota?

• Yes
• No

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List your current licensure as a teacher in the State of Minnesota or another state. Include the type of teacher licensure you have obtained: substitute teacher, teacher, special education teacher or other type of teacher. If you do not have a current teacher license in the State of Minnesota or another state, type 'None' in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have teaching adults who are in the process of obtaining their GED, while applying College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards and Minnesota Adult Education policy in your instruction?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Describe your experience teaching adults who are in the process of obtaining their GED, while applying College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards and Minnesota Adult Education policy in your instructions, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have administering standardized assessments such as TABE and CASAS and entering data into and generating reports from Minnesota SiD database?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Describe your experience administering standardized assessments such as TABE and CASAS and entering data into and generating reports from Minnesota SiD database, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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How many full-time equivalent years of experience do you have developing Adult Education curriculum, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs as well as modifying instruction for students with disabilities?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 2 years
• 2 years or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 4 years
• 4 years or more, but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

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Describe your experience developing Adult Education curriculum, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs as well as modifying instruction for students with disabilities. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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In which subjects do you have experience teaching or training? Please select all that apply.

• Computer Literacy
• Language Arts
• Math
• Science
• Social Studies
• None of the above

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Which of the following Microsoft Office program(s) do you have experience working with? Check all that apply.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Other
• None of the above

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If you checked "Other" in the previous question, please indicate the name of the related program/software. If this does not apply to you, type "None" in the space provided.
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Do you have experience working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds?

• Yes
• No

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Describe your experience working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds, referencing jobs listed on your resume/application. If you do not have this experience, type "None" in the space provided.
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Please choose the one recruitment source that best describes how you first learned about this job opening. Please review all possible choices before making your selection. Your response to this question helps us evaluate the effectiveness of our recruitment methods.

• College or university (job board, career services, or instructor)
• Community or nonprofit organization (counselor, job board, etc.)
• Employee or recruiter of Hennepin County (supervisor/manager, colleague, or Human Resources)
• Friend or family member that is not a Hennepin County employee
• Hennepin County job notification emails
• Indeed.com
• Job fair or networking event
• LinkedIn
• Print advertisement (flyer, postcard, billboard, transit ad, etc.)
• Professional association (ASCE, APWA, ISACA, etc.)
• Social media (Handshake, Facebook, X, Instagram, etc.)
• hennepin.jobs or governmentjobs.com

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For the recruitment source selected above, please provide the specific name of the person, website, or media source.
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