Adult Basic Education Instructor
Ivy Tech
IDOC Wabash Valley Correctional, Unknown
Full-Time
$50,000
OfficeExecutive
General Purpose / Position Summary:
The IDOC Licensed Teacher provides high-quality instruction to incarcerated adult learners in Ivy Tech Correctional Education programs. The teacher delivers curriculum-aligned lessons, assesses student progress, maintains required documentation, and collaborates with site leadership to support successful program outcomes and re-entry preparation.
This is a full-time, year-round teaching position located at the Wabash Valley Correctional Facility.
Major Job Responsibilities:
Instruction
• Provide high-quality, standard-aligned instruction.
• Design and deliver lessons that promote active learning.
• Begin and end classes on time per facility and Ivy Tech schedules.
• Present clear explanations to ensure student understanding.
• Check for understanding throughout instruction.
• Integrate technology and approved resources when available.
• Support diverse learning needs, including IEP/504/ELL.
• Encourage student engagement and participation.
• Support distance-learning and supplemental platforms.
Learning Assessment & Academic Progress
• Assess student learning using formal and informal tools.
• Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Administer TABE, GED Ready, and other assessments.
• Maintain accurate student grades and records.
Documentation & Compliance
• Maintain accurate attendance and documentation.
• Ensure accurate entry into InTERS/Delta as required.
• Submit completion documentation promptly.
• Maintain student files per policy requirements.
• Support FERPA, security, and compliance requirements.
• Support continuous quality improvement (CQI) processes and instructional audits.
• Care for classroom materials and technology.
Program & Operational Support
• Collaborate with Site Manager and instructional team.
• Participate in meetings, training, and coaching.
• Support student onboarding, placement, and orientation.
• Assist with classroom and testing preparation.
• Support events such as graduations and recognition.
Classroom Culture & Student Support
• Build positive rapport while maintaining boundaries.
• Model professional and prosocial behaviors.
• Promote safe, inclusive classroom culture.
• Provide academic advising and re-entry guidance.
Professionalism
• Uphold Ivy Tech and IDOC expectations and ethics.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Participate in professional development.
• Maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Valid Indiana teaching license or ability to obtain teaching license within a specified period of time.
• Experience supporting diverse learners.
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s degree.
• Experience in adult education or corrections.
• Experience with ABE, CTE, SPED, or alternative education.
Pay Information:
Salary range $50,000-$52,000.
Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
Health & Wellness
Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
Retirement & Financial Security
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Educational Benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Work‑Life Balance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Additional Perks
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.
Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.