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General Description of Position:

The IDOC Licensed Teacher provides high-quality instruction to incarcerated adult learners in Ivy Tech Correctional Education programs. The teacher delivers curriculum-aligned lessons, assesses student progress, maintains required documentation, and collaborates with site leadership to support successful program outcomes and re-entry preparation.

This is a full-time, year round teaching position located at the Heritage Trail Correctional Facility.

Major Responsibilities:

Instruction
Provide high-quality, standard-aligned instruction.
Design and deliver lessons that promote active learning.
Begin and end classes on time per facility and Ivy Tech schedules.
Present clear explanations to ensure student understanding.
Check for understanding throughout instruction.
Integrate technology and approved resources when available.
Support diverse learning needs, including IEP/504/ELL.
Encourage student engagement and participation.
Support distance-learning and supplemental platforms.

Learning Assessment & Academic Progress
Assess student learning using formal and informal tools.
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently.
Provide timely, constructive feedback.
Administer TABE, GED Ready, and other assessments.
Maintain accurate student grades and records.

Documentation & Compliance
Maintain accurate attendance and documentation.
Ensure accurate entry into InTERS/Delta as required.
Submit completion documentation promptly.
Maintain student files per policy requirements.
Support FERPA, security, and compliance requirements.
Support continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes and instructional audits.
Care for classroom materials and technology.

Program & Operational Support
Collaborate with Site Manager and instructional team.
Participate in meetings, training, and coaching.
Support student onboarding, placement, and orientation.
Assist with classroom and testing preparation.
Support events such as graduations and recognition.

Classroom Culture & Student Support
Build positive rapport while maintaining boundaries.
Model professional and prosocial behaviors.
Promote safe, inclusive classroom culture.
Provide academic advising and re-entry guidance.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required.
Valid Indiana teaching license or ability to obtain teaching license within a specified period of time.
Experience supporting diverse learners.

Preferred Qualifications:
Master's degree.
Experience in adult education or corrections.
Experience with ABE, CTE, SPED, or alternative education.

Pay Information:

Salary range $48,000-$52,000.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future-because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.