IDOC - Instructional Assistant

Posting Begin Date: 2024/09/10

Posting End Date: 2024/09/24

Category: Corrections

Sub Category: Education

Work Type: Full Time

Location: Cottonwood, ID, United States

Minimum Salary: 17.08

Maximum Salary: 17.08

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

State of Idaho Opportunity

Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date.

Summary:

The Idaho Department of Correction is hiring for an Instructional Assistant at the North Idaho Correctional Institution (NICI) in Cottonwood, Idaho.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor class activities under the supervision of the instructor, executes lesson plans, monitor and appraise student learning results.

• Check and correct student assignments.

• Monitor student behavior and progress, reports problems, and suggests modifications to student instruction plan.

• Consult with teacher and staff members on academic and behavioral planning, management, and evaluation.

• Deliver TABE testing services and maintain testing supplies.

• Maintain student electronic records and files.

• Participate in staff training and professional development.

• Maintain confidentiality of all information regarding residents.

• Conduct TABE Locator Testing.

• Conduct TABE assessment to established baseline for learning and reoccurring progress thereafter.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Some knowledge of behavioral management as related to an educational environment. Typically gained through completion of in-service training workshops or coursework OR experience in applying behavior management in a work setting such as a Teacher's Aide.

• Experience presenting lesson plans and educational materials to students in a group setting. Typically gained by on-the-job training where individual or group lessons were presented OR completion of a course of study which included methods of instruction and presenting educational materials.

• Experience entering and retrieving data and maintaining records using an automated record system. Typically gained by at least six months of work experience entering and retrieving data and maintaining records using an automated record system, to include skill in typing labels, lists, forms and reports.

Specialty Qualifications:

• Willing to work in a correctional facility.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience using MS Office programs.

PREA:

You must complete the following questionnaire to be considered for this position: https://forms.office.com/g/DeZADYXPBg

Benefits:

The State of Idaho offers a robust total compensation package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance; PERSI retirement benefits; paid sick, vacation, and parental leave; and 11 paid holidays per year. For additional information related to benefits and/or State programs, please visit https://dhr.idaho.gov/StateEmployees/Benefits.html.*

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email[email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.