Job Duties
To provide effective Career and Technical instruction in the assigned trade area; to assist assigned students to complete the required competencies for that trade area. Demonstrate effective classroom or lab management; ensure that the lab is operated in compliance with all aspect of safety management. To maintain accurate and current students records for the assigned student.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years degree in Business/Information Technology (OR) High School Diploma with equivalent experience. In addition to having a Business Management/ Information Technology degree, must be eligible for a Collegiate license from the department of Education with an endorsement in business/information technology area. 'MS Office Specialist' Certification is required for those who don’t have a four year’s degree in Business Administration. Must also be eligible for a teaching certificate from the Department of Education.
If you do not currently hold a teachers/trade license from the Department of Education (DOE):
1. You must submit all documentation for your provisional license to the licensure designee for VADOC during the first 90 days of employment.
2. Obtaining a provisional license within the 1-year probationary period is employee’s responsibility and is required to continuing employment at the DOC.
Must possess a Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional Teaching License from the Virginia Department of Education or qualify for reciprocity from another state and without deficiencies.
Working experience teaching adults/youth is required. Working experience in maintaining classroom, equipment and inventories. The ability to engage students in one-on-one teaching and supervise students and inmate aides in a classroom/lab environment. The demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records. The demonstrated ability to facilitate other instructors. Working knowledge and experience of policy and procedure governing adult education. Must possess working knowledge of basic adult education field, adult literacy and computer software appropriate for program needs. Demonstrated competency in the relevant field of current trade licensure. Licensure: Must possess a Collegiate Professional or Postgraduate Professional Teaching License from the Virginia Department of Education or qualify for reciprocity from another state and without deficiencies. (For Licensing Information Visit: ). Note: Successful candidates are responsible for any renewal points to maintain a teaching license under the guidelines of Virginia Department of Education to comply with the requirements for continued employment in this position. If seeking reciprocity from another state, candidates must submit all documentation for a Virginia Teaching License within 90 days of employment and satisfy all requirements within a year.
Additional Considerations
Working experience in correctional education classroom management. Five years’ experience in the related trade/field will be preferred. Knowledge of all phases of the trade area. In addition to having a Business Management/IT degree, must have a Collegiate license from the department of Education with an endorsement in business/information technology area. Those with a High School Diploma and equivalent experience, must have a teaching certificate from the Department of Education. Working knowledge of all phases of the trade area; ability to work with adult in-mates in a classroom/lab environment. Working knowledge and experience in correctional education classroom management. The demonstrated ability to supervise inmates and aides in the correctional facility. Demonstrated ability to facilitate other Correctional Education instructors and knowledge of the DOC institutional policies and procedures.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the VADOC, candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply. Click here for more information: Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program - Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 804-556-7500
Email: Emailed applications not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability.