Vocational Instructor

About the role

Reports to Lead Instructor. Responsible for providing vocational instruction to inmates in accordance with approved curricula. Provide inmates with basic direction in compliance with management & Training Corporations (MTC) and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management in the occupation program areas taught to inmates
• Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content, incorporate written and skill assessments
• Utilize appropriate audio and visual teaching materials individualized to the specific need of the offender
• Assess student performance
• Participate in staff conferences in an endeavor to develop and improve education programs
• Review, select and adapt instructional materials to help individuals reach mastery of the competencies required for entry, advancement, and upgrading occupations
• Plan activities to efficiently initiate budget request to assure that all equipment, supplies, and materials are available to support a progressive training schedule
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed
• Execute all applicable forms to adhere to facility procedures

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three (3) years’ experience in the vocation being taught required
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
• Dental benefits
• Lifetime life insurance
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• 9 paid holidays
• Bereavement leave
• Civic duty and military leave
• Opportunities for job advancement

Pay

$18.00/hr

Schedule

Full-time