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State of Louisiana

TUTOR

Baton Rouge, LA · On-site

$15/hr

The incumbent will serve as a Para-professional/Tutor at Riverside Alternative High School located ... the Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) to be considered for employment. NOTE: Prior to an ...

Goucher College

GPEP - Adjunct Lecturer

Baltimore, MD · On-site

$1K - $1K/wk

Founded in 2012, the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP) is a division of Goucher College ... GPEP provides students with tutoring, academic advising, all needed books and materials. GPEP ...

Goucher

$1K - $1K/wk

Founded in 2012, the Goucher Prison Education Partnership (GPEP) is a division of Goucher College ... GPEP provides students with tutoring, academic advising, all needed books and materials. GPEP ...

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As of Jun 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for prison tutor in the United States is $19.28, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Prison Tutor, you need a background in education or a relevant subject area, often supported by a teaching qualification such as a PGCE or CertEd. Familiarity with educational materials, online learning platforms, and record-keeping systems is important for lesson planning and tracking inmate progress. Outstanding communication, patience, and cultural sensitivity are essential soft skills for engaging and motivating learners in a challenging environment. These abilities help ensure that inmates receive meaningful educational opportunities to support their rehabilitation and personal growth.

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As a Prison Tutor, you generally work within secure education units inside correctional facilities, collaborating with other tutors and prison staff to deliver group and one-to-one lessons. Your day may involve preparing teaching materials, tailoring sessions to a range of literacy and numeracy levels, and managing classroom behavior in accordance with prison protocols. You will also support learners’ progress through assessments and individual learning plans, while maintaining accurate records for compliance. Although security procedures are a routine part of the job, most Prison Tutors find the experience rewarding due to the positive impact they have on learners’ futures.

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A Prison Tutor is an educator who provides academic support to incarcerated individuals, helping them develop literacy, numeracy, and vocational skills. They may teach subjects like math, English, or GED preparation to improve inmates' chances of reintegration into society. The role requires patience, strong communication skills, and adaptability to work within a correctional environment.

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Prison Education Specialist - Southern Ohio Correctional (Part-Time)

Prison Education Specialist - Southern Ohio Correctional (Part-Time)

Sinclair Community College

Lucasville, OH • On-site

$29.62/hr

Part-time

Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Job description

Position Information
Position Information (Default Section)
Job Title
Prison Education Specialist - Southern Ohio Correctional (Part-Time)
Location
Southern Ohio Correctional - Lucasville, OH
Job Number
04818
Department
Advanced Job Training
Job Category
Professional
Job Type
Part-Time
Status
Regular
Job Open Date
07/01/2025
Resume Review Date
Ongoing
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
No
Position Summary
The Prison Education Specialist at Southern Ohio Correctional in Lucasville, Ohio will serve as a liaison between Sinclair Community College and the correctional facility warden, educational staff, and administration at the respective facilities, engage with the needs and missions of the program, help to develop and implement certificate programs, and orient staff and instructional faculty to teaching in a correctional setting and working with the diverse needs of incarcerated adult learners and correctional facility staff.
The hourly pay rate for this position is $29.62 and has a maximum of 28 hours per week.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that part-time staff with Sinclair College receive:
  • Tuition waiver for employee for 3 credit hours per semester
  • Opportunity for advancement and promotion
  • Support for continued professional development and education
  • OPERS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
  • 14 days of annually observed company holidays, part-time employees are paid for regularly scheduled hours on these days
  • High quality programs and events for work-life balance

*SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
  • Serve as a liaison between Sinclair Community College and the correctional facility warden, educational staff, and administration at Southern Ohio Correctional Institution
  • Assess instructional needs and opportunities within and specific to Southern Ohio Correctional Institution
  • Collaborate to develop and implement certificate programs with SCC department chairpersons and deans to meet the incarcerated person's post-secondary educational needs in correctional settings
  • Orient staff and instructional faculty to teaching in a correctional setting and working with the diverse needs of incarcerated adult learners and correctional staff
  • Oversee security clearance process and assist in resolving instructor needs when needed
  • Supervise the assistant coordinator in handling day-to-day operational activities
  • Oversee support services for incarcerated adult learners such as placement testing, academic advising, registration, textbooks, tutoring, and attendance
  • Ensure all policies and regulations of Southern Ohio Correctional Institution, the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (DRC), and SCC are followed and enforced
  • Maintain records that conform to DRC and SCC
  • Provide accurate and on-time reports to Southern Ohio Correctional Institution, SCC, and DRC
  • This position is also responsible for overseeing all facilities and equipment related to the delivery of SCC programs at Southern Ohio Correctional Institution to ensure that applicable policies of SCC and DRC are followed, most particularly security
  • This position is in continual contact with the Director of Advanced Job Training

Requirements
  • Minimum of a bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience in a correctional, law enforcement, or higher education setting required; previous work experience in a supervisory role and/or an educational setting preferred
  • Ability to exercise leadership for education program development in the unique and complex environment of a correctional facility required
  • Current working knowledge of and successful professional experience working within the criminal justice system required
  • Professional communication skills to include but not limited to oral and written required
  • Ability to successfully work with diverse constituents, including college faculty and administrators as well as inmates and staff in correctional facilities
  • Ability to supervise staff and manage resource and operations effectively and efficiently required
  • Ability to work on multiple tasks simultaneously while providing great attention to detail while meeting all prescribed deadlines required
  • Current working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ability to learn necessary college related databases required
  • Ability to pass a DRC background check required

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