MARICOPA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: VOCATIONAL TRAINER INCARCERATED PROGRAM

GRADE: SPF/13

JOB CODE: 9629

FLSA: PROFESSIONAL

Job Summary

Assists in planning, development, training and evaluation of outcome‑based curriculum for specific vocational courses for incarcerated students.

Scope

This position works in the area of Vocational Training. Work contacts include college and Department of Corrections administration and staff, faculty and students. Equipment used includes standard office equipment and equipment relevant to the vocational program.

Supervision Received

This position reports to the Director of Prison Education; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters and specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.

Supervision Exercised

Oversees incarcerated vocational students and provides work direction to inmate instructional aides in an institutional setting.

Representative Duties

Assists in evaluating and selecting instructional materials; assists in planning and implementing vocational curriculum; provides student assessment and classroom training; maintains attendance in construction and other classroom records; serves as program liaison with prison unit; works with advisory committees on curriculum development and job placement; performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of: specialized vocational area; student assessment and placement as related to vocational instruction (including strategies and varied techniques for teaching adults at‑risk learners); curriculum development, implementation, evaluation and selection of vocational materials and equipment.

Ability to: plan, develop and evaluate curriculum and develop specific vocational competencies that demonstrate the proficiency of the student; evaluate and select effective instructional materials; assess student skills and develop appropriate vocational study plans; maintain liaison for vocational advisory committee; work with groups of students who may be at different competencies; communicate effectively orally and in writing and establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. An example of this would be a college degree in a technical field and/or journeyman level experience or occupational experience in the required field.

Special Conditions of Employment

Pass the Department of Corrections security background check. Requires some evening work during the semester for orientation of students. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.

Working Conditions

This class specification is intended to indicate the basic nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that may be assigned. It does not imply that all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.