Corrections Teaching Assistant

Location: Lino Lakes
Full-time, unlimited (permanent) position
Evening shift: 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm, Monday - Friday

About the Role

This position exists to provide support to the Education Department in meeting institutional educational goals at the Minnesota Correctional Facility – Lino Lakes. The role involves direct contact with students who are incarcerated.

Responsibilities

• Tutor students in reading, writing, math, and educational technology
• Operate and manage office equipment and educational program platforms, including monitoring and managing a computer lab
• Use email, calendar, presentation, word processing, database, and spreadsheet software applications (e.g., Microsoft Office or similar)
• Gather and maintain statistical and other data for reporting purposes through effective records management
• Work successfully with a diverse population using strong interpersonal skills

Requirements

• Experience in an educational or office setting
• Ability to read, speak, and write in English
• Ability to effectively operate office equipment
• Skills in records management sufficient to gather and maintain data

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an Associate’s degree or higher
• Classroom experience, including teaching, conducting training classes/workshops, and/or tutoring
• Experience working in an educational setting
• Experience working in a correctional setting
• Skill in educational program platforms sufficient to monitor and manage a computer lab

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire.

Additional Requirements

• Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check, including successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements of law enforcement jurisdictions, including probation
• Employment history, reference checks, and review of job performance and discipline records, including incidents of sexual harassment, will be conducted
• New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment
• The Minnesota Department of Corrections does not sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions; all applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Pay

$21.73 - $30.20 per hour
$45,372 - $63,057 annually

Benefits

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
• Fertility care, including IVF
• Diabetes care
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
• Pension plan that provides income after retirement (after working at least three years)
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
• Resources that promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
• Support for career growth, including training, classes, and professional development
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, including mental health, relationship challenges, grief and loss, finances, legal issues, and daily living/convenience services

Programs, resources, and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.