TEACH PROFESSIONAL Print ( Apply TEACH PROFESSIONAL Salary Depends on Qualifications Location Homer, LA Job Type Unclassified Job Number ******** Department DOC-David Wade Correctional Center Opening Date 10/06/2023 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Supplemental Information Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections - Corrections Services DAVID WADE CORRECTIONAL CENTER Homer, LA TEACHER - PROFESSIONAL UNCLASSIFIED Salary will be determined by the Claiborne Parish School Board pay plan for a 2080 hour work year, which will be based upon experience, certification, and education level. THIS WILL BE FILLED AS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. Why work for DOC? ( + Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development. + Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. + Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10's or work from homeMAYbe an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements. Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DPS&C)/ David Wade Correctional Center (DWCC), located in Homer, LA, is currently seeking a full-time Teacher for the Education Department. + The incumbent of this position will be responsible for providing instructional guidance and curriculum development for all offenders enrolled in DWCC's HI-SET program, monitoring all students' attendance and compiling data. + The incumbent will also administer academic tests on a scheduled basis, determine if and when the student has successfully passed all pre-requisites for taking the final HI-SET exam, and then schedule the student for the next available HI-SET testing class. This position is also responsible for monitoring all students' work on a daily basis and recommending placement from one level to another. REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete + Exams and License Requirements + No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. + Acurrent,valid Louisiana Teacher's Certificate in an academic content area with an Adult Education endorsement or take six semester hours per academic year approved by the Education Director to renew an expired or to acquire a Louisiana teaching certificate with an Adult Education endorsement. + Failure to provide licensure information may result in the disqualification of your application + If you have any college credit, a degree, and/or teacher certification, you may attach a transcript and/or teaching certificate to your application so that it may be included in the review of your qualifications and experience. + Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hoursshouldhave an accompanying transcript for verification. + An attached resume willnotreplace a completed application;failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered. To apply for this vacancy , click on the 'Apply' link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. + Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. + There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. The hiring supervisor/manager has 90 days from the closing date of the announcement to make a hiring decision. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected. + This Agency is a Drug Free Workplace. WORK HOURS : + This position will be expected to work 40 hours per week, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, 12 months a year, excluding state holidays for a total of 2080 work hours. + In the supplemental questions section, applicants must authorize the HR Office of DPS&C-Corrections Services to contact prior employers to check references under the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA)to be considered for employment. + To view and apply to any of our other postings we currently have available, click HERE. Example of Work Include: + Monitor the HSE and Pre-HSE classrooms. + Monitor Student Progress. + Administer Practice HSE test and develop lesson plans for students in the HSE classroom. + Develop lesson plans for students in Pre-HSE using the TABE test reports and HSET Practice tests. + Review practice HSE tests and recommend testing, retesting, or removal for lack of progress. + Work with the Education Coordinator and HSE tester to arrange test dates. + Review TABE scores and make recommendations concerning continuation of education for Pre-HSE. + Observe tutors in lecture style and in group work. Evaluate teaching ability. Note how the tutors work on-on-one with students during assigned work time. + Report to the education director any tutor who is unable to teach the information. + Recommend tutor training in any area where tutors appear to have weaknesses. + Plan monthly tutor training in areas identified that are specific to HSE/Pre-HSE tutors. + Work individually with students who are experiencing difficulty in a given area, usually on tutor request but if you note a student is not progressing, take the initiative to work with the student to see if you can pinpoint the problem and help him work through it. + Keep eyes and ears open for anything going on in the school that is not related to education. + Warn the student or tutor who is engaging in such activity and remind them that school is for learning. If the problem persists, report it to security and/or the education director. Examples are working on casework or other materials not issued by the education department, drawing or doodling rather than working, sleeping in class, etc. Fill in for Education Coordinator in her absence. Keep SIS binder updated. Input SIS data into the Work Ready U database. + Evaluate materials used for teaching and effectiveness of lesson plans, recommending to the education director or principal any needed changes. + Counsel new students assigned to her classrooms and develop long range plans. + Evaluate tutors every 12 months and submit them to Education Coordinator. For further information about this vacancy contact: Sara Carmena David Wade Correctional Center Human Resources Department Ph: Fax: Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority. 01 If you have previous employment in a community confinement center, jail, lockup or prison, the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) requires Corrections Human Resources to contact those employers prior to hiring any applicant for information on substantiated allegations of sexual abuse or any resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. Do you authorize the Human Resources Office of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections, Corrections Services, to contact any of your prior employers, whether listed on your employment application or not, to ascertain information required by the Prison Rape Elimination Act, Part 115 of Title 28 of the Code of Federal Regulations? I understand that prior to any offer of employment by the Department of Public Safety and Corrections that such information must be obtained. IMPORTANT: I also understand that if I do not authorize such contact, I will not be eligible for employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Should I be appointed from this announcement, I also understand that this authorization will remain valid for the duration of my employment with the Department of Public Safety and Corrections. Questions should be directed to Human Resources as noted in the Supplemental Information section of this job posting. + Yes, I understand. You may contact my employers, past or present. + No. Do not contact my employers, past or present. 02 Do you possess a current, valid Louisiana Teacher's Certificate in an academic content area with an Adult Education endorsement? + Yes + No 03 You may list any current, active certifications you have that are related to this job title. Otherwise, put N/A. 04 How did you hear about this position? + Civil Service Website + Recruitment Event + Newspaper Ad + DOC Website + DOC Employee Referral + LinkedIn + Indeed + ZipRecruiter + Glassdoor + Monster + Facebook/Instagram + Twitter + Other Required Question Agency State of Louisiana Address For agency contact information, please refer to the supplemental information above. Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802 Phone Website Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email
