Adult Education Teacher: Sussex State Prison Complex - #ED003

Title: Adult Education Teacher: Sussex State Prison Complex - #ED003

Hiring Range: $58,092 - $83,019

Pay Band: 

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Sussex State Prison Complex

Agency Website:  

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Adult Education Teachers are responsible for providing quality instruction that meet the needs of the student in the areas of basic adult education and GED standards. Additionally, to meet the standards defined under the Commonwealth’s statutes and program certification requirements.

Position provides individual and group instruction to male supervisees at Sussex State Prison Complex. Successful candidate will maintain classroom, equipment and inventories; ensure compliance with all DOC regulations; maintain accurate records and submit timely reports; and manage and supervise aides and students in a classroom setting.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university in a relevant educational field, preferably a major or minor in high school math, science.
Licensure: Must possess a Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional Teaching License from the Virginia Department of Education or qualify for reciprocity from another state and without deficiencies

Demonstrated ability to teach and engage students (including one-on-one instruction). Demonstrated ability to supervise students and aides in a classroom setting. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records; the ability to facilitate other instructors.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree preferably a major or minor in a relevant educational field. Prefer experience teaching adults and or youth. Prefer experience in a correctional or alternative education setting. Preferer knowledge and experience of policy and procedures governing adult education.
Licensure: Prefer Current Teaching License with an endorsement in Adult Education, Special Education or academic subject(s).

Special Instructions: 

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.

Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Tobacco Free: All VADOC facilities are Tobacco free. Use of all tobacco products is always prohibited on site.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-834-2678

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS/RÉSUMÉS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED FOR THIS POSITION

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways  for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.