Instructional Specialist (Correctional Facility) (ABE&GED) at Barton Community College in Great Bend, Kansas
Posted in Education 30+ days ago.
Job Description:
TITLE: Instructional Specialist (Correctional Facility) (ABE&GED)
Accepting applications until: June 28, 2027 at 11:59 PM CST
Location: Larned/Ellsworth, KS 67550
Pay Rate: $41,444.67 - $46,227.38 Annually
Department: Adult Education
Job Status: Full-Time
Position Description
| The Instructional Specialist will provide basic education in Reading, English, Math and GED preparation to adult students located in a correctional facility setting. This individual will provide appropriate support services for Adult Basic Education (ABE) students by administering prescribed diagnostics tests, identifying appropriate curriculum, and delivering quality classroom instruction that supports the goals of each student. This individual will also work closely with other Adult Education staff to identify appropriate goals for each student and to ensure that program goals are being met. Note: This position is funded under an agreement with Department of Corrections. Employment contingent upon continued funding. |
Position Responsibilities
| 5% - Performs other duties as needed or assigned. |
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20% -
Evaluation of Student Learning 1. Participate in assessment activities for the purpose of creating an individualized skill development plan including appropriate curriculum resources. 2. Develop and implement strategies to motivate students to identify and pursue their academic goals. 3. Evaluate student progress and readiness for the next academic level or component and provide feedback in a timely manner. |
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60% -
Teaching Performance 1. Present ideas clearly and create a climate conducive to learning and critical thinking. 2. Design and implement structured academic components for ABE students to gain new skills, improve existing skills, and/or to prepare them for the GED test. 3. Apply research-based instructional practices. Incorporate the use of computers and other technologies, where applicable. 4. Present well-prepared, well-organized and relevant material. |
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10% -
Specific Instruction Responsibilities: 1. Participate in professional development opportunities to acquire new skills or improve existing skills. 2. Facilitate the transition of ABE students to post-secondary education opportunities. 3. Build community awareness by promoting Adult Education programs. 4. Deliver quality education and training; demonstrate skills in curriculum development, teaching and assessment. 5. Utilize the state mandated data system (PABLO) to ensure the integrity of student records. 6. Submit student data weekly, e.g. attendance records, test scores, for input into PABLO. |
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5% -
Support of College Policies and Procedures 1. Comply with established college policies and procedures. 2. Maintain accurate scholastic records of students while assuring confidentiality of student information. |
Expectations
| 1. Maintain professional, high quality ABE program standards. |
| 2. Identify and attain program goals/objectives primarily related to improving services to project participants. |
| 3. Identify possible new program initiatives. |
| 4. Maintain professional development plans to achieve objectives. |
| 5. Encourage ABE students to pursue post-secondary training/education opportunities. |
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
| Experience - Two years to five years of similar or related experience. |
| Education - Bachelor's Degree required. |
| Interpersonal Skills - A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or can be of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Outside contacts become important and fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary and often requires the ability to influence and/or sell ideas or services to others. |
| Other Skills - Previous teaching experience (higher education or adult education preferred); ability to communicate effectively with professional personnel and with traditionally underrepresented student populations; strong organizational and accurate recordkeeping skills; and the ability to carry out job responsibilities with minimal direct supervision. |
Physical Requirements
| The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to do the work. However, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items, driving an automobile, etc. No special physical demands are required to perform the work. |
| Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office or classroom. |
Wages/Other
The salaried rate for this position is $41,444.67 to $46,227.38.
Check out the Benefits this position offers!
Job Advertisement
Seeks applications for an Instructional Specialist. This grant funded replacement position at Ellsworth Correctional Facility will work with residents of the facility providing academic assistance to eligible participants, appropriate support services for Adult Basic Education and GED students, identifying appropriate curriculum, and delivering quality classroom instruction that supports the students goals. Required qualifications: bachelor’s degree; two to five years of similar or related experience; courtesy, tact and diplomacy. Desired qualifications: previous teaching experience (higher education, K-12 or adult education preferred); ability to communicate effectively with professional personnel and with traditionally underrepresented student populations; strong organizational and accurate recordkeeping skills; and the ability to carry out job responsibilities with minimal direct supervision. Note: This position is either completely or partially grant funded. Employment may be contingent upon continued grant funding. Review of completed applications begins immediately. To apply, go to jobs.bartonccc.edu and click on Employment Opportunities. Persons with hearing or speech impairment please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. Position is open until filled. EEO/AA.
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