Adult Basic Education Instructor

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 Wabash Valley Correctional Facility.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Build positive rapport while maintaining boundaries.
• Model professional and prosocial behaviors.
• Promote safe, inclusive classroom culture.
• Provide academic advising and re-entry guidance.
• Uphold Ivy Tech and IDOC expectations and ethics.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Participate in professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

• 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.