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Location : Snake River Correctional Institution
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00013
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: AFSCME Faculty
Opening Date: 11/02/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: AFSCME
Description
The Adult Basic Skills Development Instructor will conduct individual and group instruction in academic subjects at the Secondary and Adult levels, including but not limited to Math, Science, Social Studies, Reading and Writing at the Snake River Correctional Institute.
Essential Functions
Instructional responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
• Monitor and evaluate learner progress, determine learning needs of students.
• Teach classes as assigned following approved course outline; prepare and develop material for assigned classes.
• Maintain record of attendance, student competencies, and progress.
• Participate in curriculum development; recommend textbooks and other instructional materials and equipment; recommend reference and library materials; recommend course revisions.
• Maintain college and institution facilities and equipment.
• Keep abreast of technological changes, developments in subject area, and innovative teaching methods, participate with other staff for ongoing program evaluation.
• Assist with academic advising and registration.
• Work effectively with colleagues and students of various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Attend staff meetings and required training at the institution, on campus and as otherwise assigned; work in cooperative manner with others in institution and college; represent program/department at pertinent meetings as required.
• Understand and abide by College and Oregon Department of Corrections policies and regulations. Respond to emergency situations within the education department, which requires wearing a body alarm or pager.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's Degree in education, educational administration or related field. Experience teaching Adult Basic Education, English as a Second Language ESL and/or GED. Experience in computer-assisted instruction; demonstrated ability to operate a computer-based learning lab. Security access to SRCI required. Must be able to work a flexible schedule including late afternoons and evenings. All contract employees are responsible for upholding the mission of ODOC by promoting public safety, holding offenders accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior. ODOC contractors oversee and control Adults in Custody (AIC) in order to influence long term positive behavior, while maintaining security and enforcing discipline. Staff is responsible for the safety of AIC's and for preventing the destruction of property at their work site. Employees significantly impact the success of the ODOC mission and need to understand the fundamentals of the Oregon Accountability Model.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in education, educational administration or related field. Experience in an open-entry/open-exit laboratory or comparable situation desired. Experience in a Correctional Education or Alternative Education program. Experience in CASAS assessment process. Some knowledge of the Oregon Learning Standards.
Supplemental Information
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This is a full-time, Faculty (AFSCME Bargaining Unit), position. The selected candidate will begin work on a day shift (Monday-Friday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm) and will likely move to an afternoon/evening shift after initial onboarding (Monday-Friday 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm) or as assigned by the Director of Corrections.
Starting pay is Step 1 ($51,132). Additional steps may be granted for relevant prior work experience, experience working in corrections, and/or holding an advanced degree.
The position is funded by an intergovernmental cooperative service agreement contracted with Oregon Dept. of Corrections. The person staffing this position will work within the confines of Snake River Correctional Institution and must pass all security screening criteria as established by the OR DOC and SRCI prior to and during the term of employment.
Treasure Valley Community College
Full-time Employee Benefits
Come work for us! Working for TVCC comes with many exciting benefits. With 11 annual paid holidays, Friday's off in the summer, Christmas break for all employees, generous vacation and sick leave along with a great selection of medical, dental and vision plans to choose from (for eligible employees and their dependents), retirement benefit (for eligible employees) and much more, choosing to work for TVCC will be a great step in your career. We invite you to apply and experience the benefits of a thriving community college that values each employees' contributions to its success!
A little about us...TVCC welcomes you to Ontario - where Oregon begins! TVCC was founded in 1962 and is located on a 90-acre campus near the center of Ontario, Oregon. TVCC currently employs around 150 full-time faculty and staff. TVCC's campuses and centers extend to several locations throughout Oregon and Idaho: Caldwell (Idaho), Burns (Oregon), Snake River Correctional Institution, Warner Creek Correctional Facility, Eastern Oregon Correctional Institute, Powder River Correctional Facility, and Two Rivers Correctional Institution. Ontario is an agriculturally based city of over 11,000 people, with a service area population of over 60,000. Ontario is situated in the Treasure Valley and located about 60 miles west of Boise, Idaho. The Treasure Valley offers many outdoor opportunities for the entire family, including fishing, boating, hunting, camping, skiing and sightseeing.
Professional Staff:
Vacation - 20 days (160 hours), per fiscal year (prorated at date of hire and date of termination). Employees are paid for accrued, but unused vacation hours when they leave employment.
Personal Leave - 16 hours, per fiscal year (prorated at date of hire).
Sick - 8 hours per month (unlimited accrual). Employees are not paid out for sick hours when they leave employment.
Additional benefits offered at no charge to FT employees
$10,000 - Life Insurance coverage
$10,000 - Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Long Term Disability Plan
Classified Staff:
Vacation - Years 1-4 10 days (80 hrs) per year
Years 5-9 15 days (120 hrs) per year
Years 10+ 20 days (160 hrs) per year
Employees are paid for accrued, but unused vacation hours when they leave employment.
Sick - 8 hours per month (unlimited accrual). Employees are not paid out for sick hours when they leave employment.
Additional benefits offered at no charge to FT employees
$10,000 - Life Insurance coverage
$10,000 - Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
Long Term Disability Plan
TVEA Faculty (10-month):
Sick Leave: 10 days (80 hours) per academic year with an additional 2 days (16 hours) if they teach during the summer term
Personal Leave: 4 working days each academic year
Additional time off is built into the academic calendar (Spring Break, Summer Break, Winter Break, etc.)
$100,000 - Life Insurance / AD&D coverage
AFSCME Faculty (12-month):
Sick Leave: 12 days (96 hours) per academic year
Personal Leave: 7 working days each academic year
Additional time off is built into the academic calendar (Spring Break, Summer Break, Winter Break, etc.)
$100,000 - Life Insurance / AD&D coverage
PERS (Public Employees Retirement System)
Full-time employees become eligible for PERS/OPSRP after completing the 6-month waiting period. This mandatory membership in PERS/OPSRP requires a 6% (pre-tax) contribution of your gross salary. You can find more information at If you are a current member of PERS, your eligibility will be immediate.
