Adult Education Instructor - Ventress Correctional Facility

Salary : $41,719.00 - $69,591.00 Annually

Location : Clayton, AL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 05775

College / Division : ISTC-208010-Adult Literacy (Prison Only)

Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 14 / 2025 3 : 00 PM Central

Campus Location : Ingram State Technical College

Position Summary

The Adult Education Instructor will teach adult basic education subjects (Language, Social Studies, Mathematics, Science, History, and other subjects) to students preparing for the GED. Prepares students for their High School Diploma (ALSDE requirements must be met) and prepares students for the ACT WorkKeys assessment. All duties are performed under the direct supervision of the Adult Education Director and the Dean of Instruction. Listed below are the primary responsibilities for the position; however, other professional duties may be assigned by the Director of Adult Education or his / her designee to meet the College's needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes program on instruction studies in Adult Basic Education.
• Instruct students in subject areas.
• Plans and supervises students' work, individually or in small groups, and in classroom or laboratory settings.
• Assesses and evaluates the achievement of students in subject knowledge.
• Completes required documentation in an accurate and timely manner and maintains the confidentiality of adult education records.
• Attends mandatory monthly staff meetings and any other meetings called by the Adult Education Director and / or Dean of Instruction.
• Participates in in-service training and other continuing education activities to maintain a high level of competence and skill in Adult Basic Education and Correctional Education.
• Organizes and completes special projects and performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Adult Basic Education Director and / or Dean of Instruction.
• Must be eligible to enter any / all Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities to perform the job duties and maintain this status for continued employment.
• Possesses an understanding of and commitment to the philosophy and mission of a community and technical college.
• Possesses a sensitivity and commitment to cultural diversity.
• Complies with any applicable guidelines and policies set forth by the Alabama Community College System (ACCS) Board of Trustees, the Alabama Community College System, and J.F. Ingram State Technical College.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITIES :

Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required .

A master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is preferred .

Application Procedures / Additional Information

General Information : J.F. Ingram State Technical College is a postsecondary correctional education institution. Our mission is to provide quality educational services to individuals incarcerated in central Alabama's correctional facilities. The student population served is diverse in age, race, educational, economic, and cultural background.

CTE / Adult Education Sites Alabama Therapeutic Educational Facility

Limestone Correctional FacilityBibb Correctional Facility

Main CampusDonaldson Correctional Facility

St. Clair Correctional FacilityDraper Instructional Service Site

Thomasville Day Reporting CenterEasterling Correctional Facility

Tutwiler Instructional Service CenterFountain Correctional Facility

Ventress Correctional Facility

Additional Adult Education Sites Birmingham Work Release Center

Loxley Work Release CenterBullock County Correctional Facility

Montgomery Women's FacilityElmore Correctional Facility

North Alabama Work Release CenterKilby Correctional Facility

Red Eagle Work Release Center

Pardons and Paroles Centers Birmingham Day Reporting Center

Baldwin Day Reporting Center LiteHuntsville Day Reporting Center

Fort Payne Day Reporting Center LiteMontgomery Day Reporting Center

Jasper Day Reporting Center LiteMobile Day Reporting Center

Opelika Day Reporting Center LitePerry County Reenty Education Program

Sand Mountain Day Reporting Center Lite

Salary Range : Appropriate placement on the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees Hourly Wage will be determined based upon the number of years of related full-time verified experience. D3 ($41,719 - $69,591.)

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE AT : https : / / istc.edu / employment /

If you have problems completing your application, contact the Human Resources Coordinator at

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications indicated on this vacancy notice and submit a completed online application packet through the online application system by the deadline date to be considered for this position. The applicant's sole responsibility is to ensure his or her application packet is complete. Incomplete application packets will eliminate the possibility of an interview.

A complete application consists of the following :

Application materials, including transcripts, must prove that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application; however, the College may request official transcripts before extending an employment agreement to the successful candidate. Degrees must be posted on transcripts.

Application Procedures / Additional Information

The College will not incur the cost of applicants' interview expenses. Applicants desiring reasonable accommodations for the interview are encouraged to request such accommodations when contacted for an interview appointment.

The College reserves the right to fill the position within one year of the stated, anticipated starting date or not to fill the position due to budgetary or operational considerations. Further, the College reserves the right to fill more than one position in the same job classification should another vacancy occur during the search process.

In accordance with Alabama Community College System policy and guidelines, the applicant selected for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon receiving a clearance notification from the criminal background check. If a conviction for a felony or any crime involving moral turpitude is found, the procedures established for the Board of Trustees policy concerning criminal background checks will be followed.

Ingram State Technical College (ISTC) actively participates in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify), which electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as the Department of Homeland Security requires. Applicants hired by ISTC will be subject to the E-Verify process pursuant to Act. No. 2011-535.

ISTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the official policy of the Alabama Community College System that no person shall, on the grounds of race, color, disability, gender, religion, creed, national origin, or age, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity or employment. ISTC will make reasonable accommodations for qualified candidates or employees. ISTC reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time before the awarding.

Sick Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is equivalent to 7 hours per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.

7 hours per month

may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave

Not applicable

off between terms)

Personal Leave

All regular full-time instructional staff earns up to five (5) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.

Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.

converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave

Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

Holidays

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King / Robert E. Lee Birthday

National Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving Day

Christmas Eve

Christmas Day

15 (5 locally assigned)

Retirement

The TRS was established in 1939 to provide benefits to qualified persons employed by state-supported educational institutions. Responsibility for the management and administration of the TRS is vested in its Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. The TRS is a defined benefit plan qualified under Section 401(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. For more information visit All regular full-time and part-time employees (non-temporary and non- student) who work at least 20 hours per week are required to participate in The Teachers' Retirement System of Alabama.

Tier I - Pays 7.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 6.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Law Enforcement Officers :

Tier I -Pays 8.50% monthly. State matches 13.57% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Tier II - Pays 7.20% monthly. State matches 12.60% (effective 10 / 01 / 24)

Health Insurance

PEEHIP, established in 1983, provides health insurance benefits for active and retired education employees and is governed by the PEEHIP Board of Control. The Boards of Control elect the Secretary-Treasurer who serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the RSA and is responsible for the day-to-day management of the RSA. For more information visit

Tobacco Usage Premium

The tobacco premium applies only to the PEEHIP Hospital Medical and VIVA Health plans. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive the non-tobacco user discount.

Wellness Premium

The wellness premium applies only to the Blue Cross Blue Shield Hospital Medical Group #14000 plan for non-Medicare eligible active and retired members, non-Medicare-eligible members on LOA or COBRA, and non-Medicare-eligible spouses on active or retired contracts. Refer to the section to learn how you and / or your spouse can receive a wellness premium waiver.

If desired, employee may elect four options rather than health insurance options to include hospital indemnity, cancer, dental, and vision.

Optional Coverage Plan Premiums

Institution matches $800 monthly (effective 10 / 01 / 18).

Duty Hours

Hours vary by campus and instructional needs )

Tuition Assistance

This tuition waiver program is designed for all full-time instructional and non-instructional employees of The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education and their dependents as defined under by policy. The program will be coordinated by each institution for employees within The Alabama College System and the Alabama Department of Postsecondary Education. An application form for the tuition assistance program is available in the Human Resources office and should be completed prior to registration for classes.

Employees / Dependents at two-year colleges :

1 / 3 waived after 1st year

2 / 3 waived after 2nd year

3 / 3 waived after 3rd year

Note : Employee is vested after 10 years in Retirement System. Additional information regarding retirement may be obtained from the Retirement System Web site at www.rsa.al.gov.

Salary : $41,719 - $69,591