State of Minnesota Hiring for Corrections Teaching Assistant at Faribault, MN Full Time

Job Class: Corrections Teaching Assistant

Working Title: Corr Teaching Asst

Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers

Date Posted: 06/24/2022

Closing Date: 07/01/2022

Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Corrections Dept / Corrections-Faribault-AFSCME

Division/Unit: Minn Corr Facl – Faribault / FRB Education Director’s Staff

Work Shift/Work Hours: Evening Shift – 12:30 pm to 9:00 pm

Days of Work: Monday – Friday

Travel Required: No

Salary Range: $18.61 – $25.87/hourly; $38,857 – $54,016/annually

Classified Status: Classified

Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 – Technical/AFSCME

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Connect 700 Program Eligible: Yes

Job Summary

This position assists and provides support to Higher Education and Postsecondary programming. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Provide student supervision and instructor support to facilitate the educational goals of Higher Education and other postsecondary students

Provide support to the Education Director in facilitating the Higher Education program.

Provide departmental support.

This position is located at a Minnesota Correctional Facility and will have contact with students who are incarcerated.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Applicants must meet ONE of the following three qualifications:

1) Completion of an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning;

OR

2) Completion of the equivalent of two years of full-time study (or a minimum of 60 semester credits) at an accredited institution of higher learning; (Note: To qualify by means of #2, you MUST explain how you meet the requirement of #2 in your application/resume. Please include the number of credits you completed with a passing or C grade or better and indicate the type of academic term in which the credits were completed (e.g. semester, quarter, or other). If invited to interview, you will be asked to provide a transcript to verify you qualify by means of #2.)

OR

3) Passing score of 460 points (or higher) on the ParaPro Assessment test AND either a high school diploma or GED certificate. (NOTE: To qualify by means of #3, you MUST include the date you took the ParaPro test and your score, as well as the month/year you received your high school diploma or GED, in your application/resume. If invited to interview, you will be asked to provide a copy of your ParaPro test results/certificate to verify you qualify by means of #3. The ParaPro Assessment measures reading, writing and basic math competencies. For information on the ParaPro test, visit www.ets.org/parapro.)

Other minimum qualifications:
Ability to effectively operate a scanner, photocopy, printer, camera/video, TV, VCR, DVD players/duplicators.

Demonstrated computer skills, including email, calendar, presentation, word processing, database, and spreadsheet software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office or similar); experience with internet navigation, learning management platforms and electronic media.

Organizational skills sufficient to catalog, store and retrieve educational materials, both print and electronic.

Ability to read, speak, and write in English.

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work successfully with a diverse population.

Preferred Qualifications

The following qualifications are strongly desired of applicants seeking consideration for this position:

Completion of an Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution of higher learning.

Experience with closed circuit broadcasting.

Experience working in an educational setting.

Experience working in a correctional setting.

Physical Requirements

The selected finalist is required to review and sign a Physical Demands Analysis (PDA) for this position and may be required to complete a tuberculosis screening prior to hire. For a copy of the PDA, please email Ali Baumgart at [email protected]

Additional Requirements

The selection process may include screening the top candidate(s) on their criminal history, predatory offender registration, offender associations and/or other applicable background information in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy.

Employment history/reference checks, including incidents of sexual harassment, will also be conducted on the top candidate(s) in accordance with Department of Corrections’ policy. This may include a review of job performance and discipline records.

New employees will be fingerprinted within the first 30 days of employment.

Application Details

Why Work For Us

Join a team with a national reputation for excellence! The Minnesota Department of Corrections (DOC) is highly regarded nationwide and has provided a model for other corrections systems to follow. Our mission is to transform lives for a safer Minnesota. We offer great State of Minnesota benefits, competitive pay, internal promotional opportunities, free parking, and workout facilities at most locations.

The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

Our differences make us stronger and leveraging them helps us create a workforce where everyone can thrive. The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to embedding diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility at our workplace. We do this by developing strong leaders and advocates, increasing cultural competence and understanding among all employees, and removing institutional barriers and attitudes that prevent employees from advancing as far as their talents will take them. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), marital status, familial status, receipt of public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, or age.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

Contact

If you have questions about the position, contact Alicia Baumgart at [email protected] or 651/431-2147.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.

We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected]. Please indicate what assistance you need.