Louisiana Department of

Public Safety & Corrections –

Corrections Services

www.doc.louisiana.gov

DIXON CORRECTIONAL CENTER Jackson, LA

TEACHER – PROFESSIONAL

UNCLASSIFIED

Salary will be determined by the East Feliciana Parish School Board  pay plan for a 2080 hour work year, which will be based upon experience, certification, and education level.

THIS WILL BE FILLED AS AN UNCLASSIFIED POSITION. 

Why work for DOC?

• Culture: DOC values and supports employees through numerous recognition programs, creating a sense of community, prioritizing internal promotional opportunities, clear communication, and professional development.
• Growth: Professional growth is encouraged at DOC through numerous avenues. 
• Benefits: DOC offers a generous benefits package including; a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance that is also available post retirement, at least 10 paid holidays, sick and annual leave that rolls over from year to year, paid or time off accrued for hours worked over 40 per week, a deferred compensation plan, a flexible benefits plan, alternate work schedules, work from home, etc. Alternative work schedules including 4/10’s or work from home MAY be an available benefit for certain positions upon meeting the policy requirements.

Louisiana Department of Public Safety & Corrections (DPS&C)/ Dixon Correctional Institute (DCI), located in Jackson, LA, is currently seeking a full-time Teacher for the Education Department.

The incumbent of this position will be responsible for providing instructional guidance and curriculum development for all offenders enrolled in ALC's HI-SET program, monitoring all students' attendance and compiling data.

The incumbent will also administer academic tests on a scheduled basis, determine if and when the student has successfully passed all prerequisites for taking the final HI-SET exam, and then schedule the student for the next available HI-SET testing class. This position is also responsible for monitoring all students' work on a daily basis and recommending placement from one level to another.

REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Exams and License Requirements
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
A current, valid Louisiana Teacher's Certificate in an academic content area with an Adult Education endorsement or take six semester hours per academic year approved by the Education Director to renew an expired or to acquire a Louisiana teaching certificate with an Adult Education endorsement. Failure to provide licensure information may result in the disqualification of your application

If you have any college credit, a degree, and/or teacher certification, you may attach a transcript and/or teaching certificate to your application so that it may be included in the review of your qualifications and experience.

Any degree, certificate, special license, or DD-214 must be verified by official documentation prior to hire. Any qualifying experience that is based on college credit/college hours should have an accompanying transcript for verification.
An attached resume will not replace a completed application; failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.

Example of Work Include:
Monitor the HSE and Pre-HSE classrooms.
Monitor Student Progress.
Administer Practice HSE test and develop lesson plans for students in the HSE classroom.
Develop lesson plans for students in Pre-HSE using the TABE test reports and HSET Practice tests. Review practice HSE tests and recommend testing, retesting, or removal for lack of progress. Work with the Education Coordinator and HSE tester to arrange test dates.
Review TABE scores and make recommendations concerning continuation of education for Pre-HSE. Observe tutors in lecture style and in group work. Evaluate teaching ability. Note how the tutors work on-on-one with students during assigned work time.

Report to the education director any tutor who is unable to teach the information.
Recommend tutor training in any area where tutors appear to have weaknesses.
Plan monthly tutor training in areas identified that are specific to HSE/Pre-HSE tutors.
Work individually with students who are experiencing difficulty in a given area, usually on tutor request but if you note a student is not progressing, take the initiative to work with the student to see if you can pinpoint the problem and help him work through it.

Keep eyes and ears open for anything going on in the school that is not related to education. Warn the student or tutor who is engaging in such activity and remind them that school is for learning. If the problem persists, report it to security and/or the education director. Examples are working on casework or other materials not issued by the education department, drawing or doodling rather than working, sleeping in class, etc. 

Fill in for Education Coordinator in her absence. Keep SIS binder updated. Input SIS data into the Work Ready U database.

Evaluate materials used for teaching and effectiveness of lesson plans, recommending to the education director or principal any needed changes.

Counsel new students assigned to her classrooms and develop long range plans. Evaluate tutors every 12 months and submit them to Education Coordinator.

For information about this job posting contact:
Stephanie Simpson
Dixon Correctional Institute
Stephanie.Simpson@LA.GOV
Ph: (225) 634-6208
Fax: (225) 634-6054