Adult Basic Education Instructor

Ivy Tech Madison is currently accepting applications for an Adult Basic Education Instructor located at the Correctional Industrial Facility in Pendleton, IN. Come join our team and help our students achieve their GED!

About the Role

The IDOC Licensed Teacher provides high-quality instruction to incarcerated adult learners in Ivy Tech Correctional Education programs. The teacher delivers curriculum-aligned lessons, assesses student progress, maintains required documentation, and collaborates with site leadership to support successful program outcomes and re-entry preparation. This is a full-time, year-round teaching position located at the Correctional Industrial Facility in Pendleton, IN.

Responsibilities

• Instruction
  • Provide high-quality, standard-aligned instruction.
  • Design and deliver lessons that promote active learning.
  • Begin and end classes on time per facility and Ivy Tech schedules.
  • Present clear explanations to ensure student understanding.
  • Check for understanding throughout instruction.
  • Integrate technology and approved resources when available.
  • Support diverse learning needs, including IEP/504/ELL.
  • Encourage student engagement and participation.
  • Support distance-learning and supplemental platforms.
• Learning Assessment & Academic Progress
  • Assess student learning using formal and informal tools.
  • Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently.
  • Provide timely, constructive feedback.
  • Administer TABE, GED Ready, and other assessments.
  • Maintain accurate student grades and records.
• Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain accurate attendance and documentation.
  • Ensure accurate entry into InTERS/Delta as required.
  • Submit completion documentation promptly.
  • Maintain student files per policy requirements.
  • Support FERPA, security, and compliance requirements.
  • Support continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes and instructional audits.
  • Care for classroom materials and technology.
• Program & Operational Support
  • Collaborate with Site Manager and instructional team.
  • Participate in meetings, training, and coaching.
  • Support student onboarding, placement, and orientation.
  • Assist with classroom and testing preparation.
  • Support events such as graduations and recognition.
• Classroom Culture & Student Support
  • Build positive rapport while maintaining boundaries.
  • Model professional and prosocial behaviors.
  • Promote safe, inclusive classroom culture.
  • Provide academic advising and re-entry guidance.
• Professionalism
  • Uphold Ivy Tech and IDOC expectations and ethics.
  • Maintain cooperative working relationships.
  • Participate in professional development.
  • Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Indiana teaching license or ability to obtain teaching license within a specified period of time.
• Experience supporting diverse learners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Experience in adult education or corrections.
• Experience with ABE, CTE, SPED, or alternative education.

Pay

Salary range $50,000-$52,000.

Benefits

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellness
  • Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution.
  • Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia.
  • Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
  • Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources.
  • Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care.
• Retirement & Financial Security
  • 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years.
  • Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage.
  • Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Educational Benefits
  • Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
  • Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs.
  • Paid professional development opportunities.
• Work-Life Balance
  • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess.
  • Flexible work arrangements where available.
  • Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks).
  • Paid parental leave (4 weeks).
• Additional Perks
  • Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
  • Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.