FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
POSITION TYPE: Full-Time, Benefit-Eligible
DEPARTMENT: Workforce Development Admin
RESPONSIBLE TO: Director, Basic Skills
ESTIMATED CLOSING DATE: Until Filled
POSITION SUMMARY
Working within a correctional institution environment and under instructor supervision, to complete inmate educational requirements by scheduling and assigning instructional activities and duties/assignments as directed by the certified staff.
Under general supervision of the site administrator with daily direction from the teacher, to perform paraprofessional instructional activities; relieves an instructional staff member of routine tasks related to the instructional assignment; provides intensified learning experience for students in assigned area; performs a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and does related work as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB
- Conveys by words and action the values expected by CWI and IDOC.
- Assess student learning by preparing and administering assessments.
- Under the supervision of the instructor, maintain student learning with one-on-one tutoring.
- Initiate and follow up on verification of educational services from state agencies.
- Reviewing, correcting and maintaining testing supplies.
- Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments, attendance, and behavior in student contact logs and electronically.
- Assist in program electronic reporting.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding students.
- Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with institutional procedures, rules and regulations.
- Monitors class activities under the supervision of the instructor, plans lessons, monitors and appraises student learning results.
- Checks and corrects student assignments.
- Monitors student behavior and progress, reports problems, and suggests modifications to student instruction plans.
- Consults with teacher and staff members on academic and behavioral planning, management and evaluation.
- Delivers testing services and maintains testing supplies.
- Maintains student electronic records and files.
- Participates in staff training and professional development.
- Maintains confidentiality of all information regarding offenders.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have completed at least two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education (60 academic core credits)
- OR, obtained an academic associate’s or higher degree in any academic area
- OR, achieved a passing score (460) on the ETS Paraprofessional Test within 90 days of hire.
- English usage, punctuation, spelling and grammar
- Basic arithmetical concepts
- Public education goals and objectives
- Basic first aid principles
- Some knowledge of human behavioral management methods as related to an educational environment
- Experience presenting educational materials to students in a group or one-on-one educational setting
- Experience entering and retrieving data and maintaining records using an automated record system including typing labels, lists, forms and reports
- Willing to work in a correctional facility
- Assume responsibility for supervising students
- Learn and utilize standard teaching aids and office equipment
- Perform routine clerical work
- Learn and utilize basic methods and procedures to be followed in instructional settings
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, students, parents and the general public
- Experience as a Special Education Instructional Assistant preferred.
- Experience in adapting curriculum to meet adult offender needs which is typically gained by working with adults in high-risk populations, or school drop-out; experience in life skills curriculum development; and experience in individualized instruction for special populations preferred.
- Some experience with behavioral intervention and/or peer group interaction problem-solving techniques which are typically gained by past experience or education or experience in applied behavioral intervention/problem solving techniques; education in social sciences, communication, or related areas preferred.
CWI OFFERS A COMPETITIVE BENEFITS PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES
Affordable health insurance coverage - medical, dental, and vision
Opportunity for flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Generous retirement plan, depending on position, may include:
Participation in Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) defined benefit plan, or
- Mandatory employee contribution of 6.79% of earnings
- Employer contribution of 11.32% of earnings
Participation in the Optional Retirement Plan
- Mandatory employee contribution of 6.97%
- Employer contribution of 11.24% of earnings with 100% immediate vesting
Employer covered life and disability insurance
- Additional employee, spouse, and dependent life insurance available for purchase
Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
CWI tuition reduction for employees, spouse, and dependents (restrictions apply)
- Reciprocal agreements with other Idaho colleges and Universities (restrictions apply)
Vacation accrues based on length of service with CWI
Sick Leave accrued at a rate of 8 hours per month
Ten paid holidays per year
Employee discount programs from many local businesses
Required Skills
Required Experience