Job Description
About the Employer At our core, EDCOE supports the diverse educational needs of El Dorado County's student population not only in schools but throughout the community. Our leadership provides students with progressive and engaging learning experiences, while facilitating collaboration that maximizes resources for school districts and the county alike. Our goal is to deliver educational excellence through responsible, cost-effective centralized services in order to meet regulatory and educational standards in a safe, successful, educational environment for all of our children. Students, parents, educators and the community are invited to learn more about our services, programs, opportunities and innovations offered and available to prepare students for future success.
Job Summary The El Dorado County Office of Education is looking for a talented individual to join our Charter Adult Education Team! If you are interested in working with the justice involved population and you like to make a difference, then this opportunity may be for you! EDCOE's goals with the justice involved population are to decrease recidivism, create new opportunities to change life trajectory, decrease the involvement with the criminal justice system, and help build infrastructure at the community level to promote long-term safety and opportunity in El Dorado County.
This is a certificated position that will assist in planning and implementing an academic, vocational, and/or personal growth program for incarcerated adults in the Placerville Jail. The successful candidate will maintain an orderly, safe and well-managed classroom environment and will be required to pass all security clearances.
The position consists of two parts:
1) As a Moral Reconation Therapy (MRT) Facilitator, this teacher will facilitate the MRT Program. MRT is the premiere cognitive-behavioral treatment program for substance abuse and offender populations. Developed in 1985 by Dr. Gregory Little and Dr. Kenneth Robinson, over 200 published outcome studies have documented that MRT-treated offenders show significantly lower recidivism for periods as long as 20 years after treatment. Read more about it here:
2) As an Adult Education Teacher, this teacher will assist inmates toward their educational goals including but not limited to: earning high school diploma, preparing for the equivalency exam, accessing software-based educational programs that boost basic skills, provide introductory CTE courses, re-entry series programs, ESL program, career exploration, and a variety of other educational options.
Requirements / Qualifications This vacancy is for our Placerville Jail site Essential Job Functions:
- Prepare materials and provide instruction to adult learners in the custody setting.
- Prepare and submit requested reports in an accurate and timely manner.
- Participate in appropriate developmental and organizational activities.
- Adhere to and maintain security and safety measures.
- Work with other staff including administrative, counseling, clerical and other instructors.
- Other related duties as assigned
Qualifications: Preferable experience in Alternative Adult Education and in a correctional environment as well as case management and group facilitation.
Education: Valid California Teaching Credential.
To be considered, the following documents must accompany a complete application:
- Certificate Copy (Valid Teaching Credential)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current letters within the last two years)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information The Human Resources Department of the El Dorado County Office of Education will make reasonable efforts in recruitment and examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you need an accommodation, please contact our Title IX Coordinator, Amy Andersen, at 530-295-2250.
For more information on Title IX, please visit El Dorado County Office of Education
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