Instructor, Office Practices (BCI) ID - 12089

Position Summary

Will provide instruction on the general skills and abilities needed in today's office environment. Topics include effectively interacting with co-workers and the public, processing documentation, and performing functions typical of today's offices.

This position will be stationed at the Bertie Correctional Institution (BCI) in Windsor, NC. Applicants must be comfortable working inside a prison setting. 

**Instructional schedule will be flexible and contingent upon instructor availability and BCI requirements. Instruction may be delivered during the day and/or evening to accommodate various schedules.** 

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 

  • Provide general instruction for students on topics related to general skills and abilities needed in an office environment. Topics to include but are not limited to effectively interacting with co-workers and the public, processing documentation, and performing functions typical of today's offices.
  • Provide instruction and demonstration on how to properly perform work and interact with others in a professional office setting and environment.
  • Observe student work and address deficiencies associated with a particular learning topic.
  • Determine training needs of students regarding various learning topics, objectives, and expected outcomes.
  • Administer oral, written, and/or performance tests to measure progress and evaluate training effectiveness.
  • Develop and prepare classwork, assignments, and tests to evaluate student performance. 
  • Grade and record individual student scores.
  • Develop curriculum and plan course content and methods of instruction. Seek guidance on curriculum and course content expectations and requirements from the supervisor as needed.
  • Provide instruction in a prison environment.
  • Organize and maintain a clean and efficient classroom and laboratory setting; model and instruct students on the importance of a clean, organized, and hazard free work environment.
  • Maintain classroom safety.
  • Maintain student confidentiality.
  • Maintain accurate records of student attendance, deficiencies, learning outcomes, grades, performance, discipline, and other records required by Continuing Education and BCI.
  • Report workplace safety concerns to the appropriate BCI personnel and the supervisor.
  • Report instructional needs to the supervisor or delegate.
  • Communicate concerns and direct questions pertaining to employment to the supervisor or delegate.
  • Maintain professionalism in the classroom and within the BCI facility at all times.
  • Adhere to all Martin Community College and BCI policies and procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

 

Education/Experience Qualifications

Required:


Preferred:
  • Experience working in a prison/correctional setting.

Other Requirements:
Martin Community College is the hiring employer. Instruction will be provided in Bertie Correctional Institution. Initial offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screening requirements for both Martin Community College and Bertie Correctional Institution. All employees contracted and assigned work in Bertie Correctional Institution must maintain their eligibility privileges throughout their contract to continue their work at the prison. Failure to maintain eligibility to work in Bertie Correctional Institution may result in termination of employment with Martin Community College. 
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