Adult Education Instructor

Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus.

About the Role

This is a limited duration (temporary), full-time, benefit-earning position expected to last up to two years. The Adult Education Instructor will deliver educational services to Public Safety Facility (PSF) residents who do not have their General Education Development (GED) or high school diploma.

Location and Hours

This position is located at the Hennepin County PSF, 401 South 4th Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55415. Work hours are Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. New Employee Orientation (NEO) for all new benefit-earning employees is in-person in downtown Minneapolis.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, develop, and provide Adult Basic Education coursework in a one-room schoolhouse environment to adult correctional residents based on individual student needs.
• Provide small group and 1:1 instruction; individualized reading, writing, math, science, and social studies instruction aligned with GED and College and Career Readiness Standards.
• Analyze residents' education needs, assist in developing educational goals, and provide individual educational plans using a variety of assessment techniques, evaluations, and interpretations.
• Assist residents in planning for continuing education after their release.
• Administer pre and post testing according to schedule.
• Maintain a safe and secure learning environment.
• Understand and respect cultural differences in a classroom setting, including providing culturally appropriate services.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education or related field and two or more years teaching or training adults.
• Licensed as a teacher in the State of Minnesota.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching adults who are obtaining their GED, applying College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards and Minnesota Adult Education policy.
• Administering standardized assessments such as TABE and CASAS and entering data into and generating reports from the Minnesota SiD database.
• Preparing lesson plans and implementing individual and small group instruction.
• Developing Adult Education curriculum, differentiating instruction to meet diverse learner needs, and modifying instruction for students with disabilities.
• Teaching in content areas: science, math, social studies, language arts, and/or computer literacy.
• Teaching students preparing for a High School Equivalency test (like the GED test).
• Working with clients from culturally diverse backgrounds and/or working with students in a correctional setting.
• Current Tier 3 or Tier 4 Teaching License in the State of Minnesota.
• Knowledge of College and Career Readiness (CCR) Standards and Minnesota Adult Education policy.
• Advanced proficiency in computer applications including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook or comparable programs.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

About the Department

The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office serves the county's 1.2 million residents. State law mandates most of the sheriff's office duties, including managing the county jail, providing security to the district court, and patrolling the county's waterways. The Sheriff's Office also runs specialized initiatives like Criminal Information Sharing and Analysis (CISA), Violent Offender Task Force (VOTF), Crime Scene Investigation, Criminal Investigation, Community Outreach, and Employee Wellness.

The mission of the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office is: Providing quality professional services while building meaningful relationships that are sustainable within our communities, and with our partners, to ensure justice and safety for all.

About Hennepin County

Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for our residents and communities. All jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all, and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.

Employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations, including meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits, and opportunities to grow.