Corrections Teaching Assistant

Location: Red Wing, MN

Full-time, unlimited (permanent) position. Day shift, 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 – Red Wing. The role involves contact with students who are incarcerated.

Responsibilities

• Operate office equipment and use email, calendar, presentation, word processing, database, and spreadsheet software (e.g., Microsoft Office or similar).
• Tutor students in reading, writing, math, and educational technology.
• Manage records, gather and maintain statistical and other data for reporting purposes.
• 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.
• Skills in records management sufficient to gather and maintain data.

Preferred Qualifications

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

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. For a copy of the PDA, email Alicia Baumgart.

Additional Requirements

• Top candidate(s) must pass a criminal history check, including successful completion of all sentencing and/or restitution requirements.
• Employment history, reference checks, and review of job performance and discipline records may be conducted.
• New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.
• The Minnesota Department of Corrections does not sponsor work visas.
• 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, and diabetes care.
• Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing income after at least three years of service.
• Employer-paid life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Resources promoting physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being.
• Support for career growth, including training, classes, and professional development.
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (some positions may qualify).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support, addressing mental health, relationships, grief, finances, legal issues, and daily living services.