Instructor, Correction Education – JobStart Program (Part-time, Temporary)

Wake Technical Community College seeks a part-time instructor for the Occupational Readiness reentry program. The instructor delivers Human Resource Development curricula to cohorts of incarcerated individuals preparing for release and employment. Curriculum spans self-development, barrier identification, communication, reflective writing, resume building, interviewing, budgeting, housing planning, and job retention.

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described.

• Prepares instruction that reflects appropriate learning objectives and develops handouts and classroom materials as needed
• Facilitates group discussion, team activities, and reflective writing in a trauma-informed manner appropriate to a correctional setting
• Guides students through individualized transition plans, resumes, and interview preparation
• Maintains accurate records of attendance, participation, and homework; submits required documentation on time

Uses formative assessment to improve learning and teaching

Counsels students regarding progress and course completion requirements

Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment within facility rules and security protocols

Coordinates with the Instructional Supervisor, facility staff, and reentry partners on cohort scheduling and graduation

Supports Department, Division, and College goals, providing requested data in a timely manner

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and maintain positive working relationships with students, peers, supervisors, and staff

Working knowledge of MS Office products

Ability to obtain and maintain Wake Tech and NCDAC background clearance

Ability to work in a correctional setting and comply with all policies and guidelines of the NC Department Public Safety

Self-directed, organized, task-oriented, detail-oriented and flexible

Ability to develop original lesson plans and curriculum that incorporate contextualized instruction and real-life/authentic materials

Ability to demonstrate a variety of instructional techniques and methods

Requirements Bachelor’s degree with experience in counseling, social work, or related field

Minimum two (2) years of experience working with justice-involved populations in a correctional, reentry, or community setting

OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience

Experience in workforce development, reentry services, case management, or human services

Preferences Master's degree in Counseling, Social Work, Human Services, or related field

Familiarity with NCWorks, and North Carolina workforce and reentry resources

Lived experience with reentry

Experience teaching adult learners or facilitating group instruction