Title: Horticulture Teacher: Virginia Correctional Center for Women #ED008

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $68,051.00 - $95,438.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Virginia Corr Ctr For Women

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Minimum Qualifications

The demonstrated ability to engage students in one-on-one teaching and work with students and inmate aides in a classroom/Lab environment. The demonstrated ability to maintain accurate records; 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. Experience in maintaining classroom, equipment, and inventories; Demonstrate competency in the related field of current trade licensure.

High School Diploma or equivalent. Must have at least two years' full time or 2000 hours of verifiable experience in the last 5 years in the relevant field/trade area for a teaching certificate.
License: Must be eligible for an Industrial/Technical Professional License/Certification in the relevant trade area/field. Must be eligible for a teaching certificate by 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 Virginia Department of Corrections (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 Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC).

Additional Considerations

Experience in correctional education classroom management. Five years experience in the related trade/field. License: Must have a Industrial/Technical Professional License/Certification in the relevant trade area/field. Must have a teaching certificate by the Department of Education. Knowledge of all phases of the trade area; ability to supervise adult in-mates in a classroom/lab environment. Knowledge of correctional education classroom management. The ability to facilitate other instructors; knowledge of the Department of Corrections (DOC) institutional policies and procedures and policies governing correctional education.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 804-556-7500

Email: Emailed applications are 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 AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.