Transition/Adult Education Instructor EMPLOYEE TRAINING SPECIALIST II

IntroductionThe Maryland Department of Labor - Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning is accepting applications from qualified applicants for the position of Transition Instructor. This is a contractual position responsible for providing teaching and learning to residents of an adult maximum correctional facility.GRADE14LOCATION OF POSITIONDivision of Workforce Development & Adult LearningWestern Correctional Institution (WCI)13800 McMullen HWY, S.W.Cumberland, MD 21502Main Purpose of JobThe main purpose is to teach one or more subjects to adult learners in a facility operated by the Department of Public Safety and Correctional Services (DPSCS). Work will involve providing course instruction to incarcerated adults in basic skills such as reading, writing, math, and life skills to incarcerated adult learners, helping them improve their literacy, achieve educational goals, and enhance their employability and life skills upon release.POSITION DUTIESDuties of this position include but are not limited to:• Course instruction includes life skills, resume writing, interviewing skills, job keeping skills, goal setting, job exploration, computer & keyboarding, and basic education skills (reading, writing, language, math, and GED subject matters);• Address skills to find work;• Prepare adults to be able, with little or no outside help, find work using resources;• Check roster and take attendance each class session, verifying registration;• Establish, maintain, and complete required paperwork for enrollment, data and• grant purposes.ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: Candidates should have knowledge of the principles and practices of adult education; knowledge of instructional planning and teaching methods; skill in the use of assessment instrument; ability to develop appropriate educational goals and objectives; ability to communicate effectively.Minimum QualificationsExperience: Six years of experience planning and conducting employee development and training.Notes• Candidates may substitute the possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and two years of experience planning, conducting or coordinating training or staff development activities for the required experience.• Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in education and training classification or education and training specialty codes in the education and training field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.Desired Or Preferred QualificationsPreference may be given to applicants that possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding the qualifications.• Experience in Education, Corrections, or Adult Learning.LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONSNOT APPLICABLE.Special RequirementsEmployees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator’s license valid in the State of Maryland.SELECTION PROCESSApplicants must provide sufficient information on the application to show they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. *Resumes are accepted but not in lieu of the MD State application.*All information concerning the qualifications, including any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certificate, etc.) must be submitted and received by the closing date. Information submitted after this date will not be considered. Applications that meet minimum and/or selective qualifications will be referred to the hiring unit for interview selection. Units will select those candidates most closely demonstrating the qualifications for interview.For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must be provided prior to hire. For further information, you may call International Consultants of Delaware, Inc. (302) 737-8715 or World Education Services Inc.1-800-932-3897 or (202) 331-2925.EXAMINATION PROCESSThe examination for this recruitment will be an evaluation and rating of the information provided on your application. Therefore, it is essential that the application is filled out completely and accurately, listing all relevant education and experience, addressing the specific qualifications shown above and submitting any required documentation (diploma, transcript, certification, license, etc.). Please include clear, detailed and specific information on your application regarding experience qualifications related to the minimum qualifications, desired, and/or selective qualifications of the position.Successful candidates will be placed on the certified list categorized in random order. The certified list can be used by LABOR for a period of one year.BenefitsContractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents. As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.Leave may be granted to a contractual employee who has worked 120 days in a 12 month period. This leave accrues at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.FURTHER INSTRUCTIONSOnline applications are highly recommended, however the paper application may be submitted to LABOR, Recruitment and Selection Division, 100 S. Charles Street, 5th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted. Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.If you are submitting additional information, the preferred method is to upload it with your application. All uploaded additional information must be received by the closing date and time. If you are unable to upload, please email the information to erin.alston1@maryland.gov referencing the recruitment number in the subject line. For any additional information regarding this recruitment, please contact Brittany Small at brittany.small@maryland.gov.If you are having difficulties with logging into the JobAps system, please contact the DBM, Recruitment and Examination Division at Application.Help@maryland.gov or call 410-767-4850, Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:00 pm.We thank our Veterans for their service to our country and encourage them to apply. If you are seeking veteran's preference, please submit a copy of your DD-214.People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.Maryland Department of Labor is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of LABOR that all persons have equal opportunity and access to employment opportunities, services, and facilities without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay