DEFINITION:

To provide classroom instruction to student inmates through lecture, demonstration, laboratory exercises, handouts, responding to questions, and testing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

• Receives supervision and direction from Director, Special Programs, Economic and Workforce Development.
• Exercises no supervision.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to:

Essential Functions:

• Adhere to all guidelines, rules, policies and procedures of New Hanover Correctional Center.
• Follow college policies and procedures and ensure adherence by students.
• Provide classroom instruction to students. 
• Prepare course syllabus in accordance with the NC Combined Course Library, lesson plans and schedule classroom activities. Modify as needed.
• Develop supplemental materials and/or visual aides to enhance textbook learning.
• Participate in curriculum development, evaluation and changes as needed.
• Maintain accurate student attendance records, and performance. Maintain other records and/or databases in accordance with program and accreditation requirements.
• Remain current through the certifying organizations of the trade pertaining to the classes taught. Make necessary changes as needed. 

Other Important Functions:

• Assess the relevancy and impact of various lessons; revise and improve lessons format.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge:

• Classroom and laboratory instructional techniques and procedures.
• Principles and procedures of academic and instructional techniques and procedures.
• Current trends, research and development in the area of assignment.
• Principles and techniques involved in test development and administration.
• Expertise in the Masonry field.

Ability To:

• Interpret and apply college goals, objectives, policies, rules, and regulations 
• Work independently in the absence of supervision
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

1. making observations
2. communicating with others
3. reading and writing
4. recognizing and responding to questions
5. operating assigned equipment

• Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities that may include the following:

1. sitting and standing for extended periods of time 
2. operating assigned equipment - overhead projector, computer
3. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

• Maintain mental capacity that allows the capability of:

1. making sound decisions
2. answering questions
3. demonstrating intellectual capabilities
4. Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Minimum Education/Training:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Minimum Experience:

• At least three years of experience as a Mason

Preferred Education/Training, Experience, Skills:

• At least one year of teaching experience 
• Associates Degree or Higher from an accredited college or university 

Work Environment:

• This position is located at a correctional facility.
• This position receives specific direction relating to correctional policies and procedures from Administrative and Custodial staff at the prison work site.

Supplemental Information

Special Instructions to Applicants:
 

• This position REQUIRES UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS AND/OR TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS be submitted in addition to the application. Please have these documents ready to upload when applying.

• Candidates are required to submit OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS for all degrees obtained prior to their first day of work or hire date. If highest level of education is High School diploma or equivalent, proof of completion is required.

• Candidates who have obtained their education outside of the US and its territories must have their academic degree(s) validated, at their own expense, by an outside credential evaluation service as equivalent to the Baccalaureate or Master's degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.  

• To claim veterans’ preference, all eligible persons shall submit a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to Human Resources during the application process. Human Resources will verify eligibility