Department of Corrections
Division of Rehabilitative Services
Concord, NH
College Culinary Instructor - Professor
Position #44329
$27.04 - $50.51
This position receives Hazardous Duty Pay, paid biweekly at $60.
This position offers a Trainee Status* at the following pay rate: $25.95
*Candidates hired at a Trainee Status must meet minimum qualifications within one (1) year of hire date
Shift:
1st shift, Monday - Friday with Saturdays & Sundays off
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Corrections, Division of Rehabilitative Services has a full-time vacancy for a Culinary Instructor - Professor located at our NH Correctional Facility for Women.
Summary:
Performs all the professional duties of an instructor of educationally disabled and/or educationally disadvantaged students in the Career and Technical Education Center- Corrections Special School District (CSSD) setting to both male and/or female offenders at other correctional facilities and administers, directly and indirectly, the rules and operational routines necessary for maintaining a safe and secure correctional environment while working in close and immediate contact with prisoners on a daily basis. Ensures education program and policy requirements are met for offenders as determined through departmental, state and federal guidelines
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS:
Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
TI/COLLEGE INSTRUCTOR:
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in a subject area related to career and technical education, adult education, occupational studies, business or food production and services.
Experience: Three years' experience in teaching, business or industry in the field of food production and services.
OR
Education: Associate's degree from a recognized college or technical school with major study in a subject area related to career and technical education, adult education, occupational studies, business or food production and services.
Experience:Five years experience in teaching, business or industry in the field of food production and services.
OR
Education: Twenty-five Professional Credits. Applicants will be evaluated by the Technical Institute if they use this
qualification method.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must possess a valid drivers license. Must be appropriately endorsed by the NH Department of Education (DOE), Bureau of Credentialing as a qualified educator in Career Cluster 2800 Hospitality and Tourism credentialing code #0903 Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management. DOE Statement of Eligibility and Alternative plans as approved by the DOE Bureau of Credentialing may be substituted for initial certification requirement in the interim with the expectation of achieving certification as a qualified educator.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy and continuing Certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.
Initial appointment to a specific academic rank shall constitute assignment to the individual of at least the minimum number of professional credits required for appointment to that rank. Additional credits gained subsequent to appointment shall be added to the initial appointment base.
TI/College Assistant Professor:
Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in a subject area related to career and technical education, adult education, occupational studies, business or food production and services.
Experience: Three years' experience in teaching, business or industry in the field of food production and services.
OR
Education: Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in a subject area related to career and technical education, adult education, occupational studies, business or food production and services.
Experience: Four years' experience in teaching, business or industry in the field of food production and services.
OR
Education: Thirty-five Professional Credits. Applicants will be evaluated by the Technical Institute if they use this qualification method.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must possess a valid drivers license. Must be appropriately endorsed by the NH Department of Education (DOE), Bureau of Credentialing as a qualified educator in Career Cluster 2800 Hospitality and Tourism credentialing code #0903 Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management. DOE Statement of Eligibility and Alternative plans as approved by the DOE Bureau of Credentialing may be substituted for initial certification requirement in the interim with the expectation of achieving certification as a qualified educator.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy and continuing Certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.
Initial appointment to a specific academic rank shall constitute assignment to the individual of at least the minimum number of professional credits required for appointment to that rank. Additional credits gained subsequent to appointment shall be added to the initial appointment base.
TI/COLLEGE ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR:
Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in a subject area related to career and technical education, adult education, occupational studies, business or food production and services.
Experience: Five years' experience in teaching, business or industry in the field of food production and services.
OR
Education: Forty-five Professional Credits. Applicants will be evaluated by the Technical Institute if they use this
qualification method.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must possess a valid drivers license. Must be appropriately endorsed by the NH Department of Education (DOE), Bureau of Credentialing as a qualified educator in Career Cluster 2800 Hospitality and Tourism credentialing code #0903 Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management. DOE Statement of Eligibility and Alternative plans as approved by the DOE Bureau of Credentialing may be substituted for initial certification requirement in the interim with the expectation of achieving certification as a qualified educator.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy and continuing Certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.
Initial appointment to a specific academic rank shall constitute assignment to the individual of at least the minimum number of professional credits required for appointment to that rank. Additional credits gained subsequent to appointment shall be added to the initial appointment base.
TI/COLLEGE PROFESSOR:
Education: Master's degree from a recognized college or university with major study in a subject area related to career and technical education, adult education, occupational studies, business or food production and services.
Experience: Six years' experience in teaching, business or industry in the field of food production and services, two years of which shall have been supervisory teaching duties.
OR
Education: Fifty-five Professional Credits. Applicants will be evaluated by the Technical Institute if they use this qualification method.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Must possess a valid drivers license. Must be appropriately endorsed by the NH Department of Education (DOE), Bureau of Credentialing as a qualified educator in Career Cluster 2800 Hospitality and Tourism credentialing code #0903 Culinary Arts/Restaurant Management. DOE Statement of Eligibility and Alternative plans as approved by the DOE Bureau of Credentialing may be substituted for initial certification requirement in the interim with the expectation of achieving certification as a qualified educator.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of the Corrections Academy and continuing Certification as correctional line personnel as established by the certifying authority.
Initial appointment to a specific academic rank shall constitute assignment to the individual of at least the minimum number of professional credits required for appointment to that rank. Additional credits gained subsequent to appointment shall be added to the initial appointment base.
DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
Responsibilities:
Monitors behavior of inmates for compliance with institutional rules; maintains a safe and secure classroom/lab environment; implements behavior management program for inmates; and assists inmates in learning and demonstrating responsible behavior.
When appropriate, initiates disciplinary action and presents evidence and testimony when called upon to do so. Attends meetings of committees such as staff development, fire safety, etc. in order to plan for and monitor related activities.
Fulfills the security functions required of all DOC employees as dictated by institutional needs and Policy & Procedure Directives.Examples include, but are not limited to, monitoring inmate movement, key control, tool control, contraband detection and fire safety.
Prepares lesson plans and activities based upon occupational analyses in order to provide relevant training for inmates in area of certification in alignment with New Hampshire Department of Education competency standards.
Develops certificate programming/agreements in appropriate areas that provide inmate/students with exposure to high school and college level studies and requirements.
Performs a full instructional schedule in classroom and laboratory in order to provide inmates with relevant hands on experience under actual or simulated conditions in the prescribed discipline.
Requisitions necessary equipment, supplies, and materials in order to provide for a smooth flow of inmate/students projects.
Maintains contacts with trade and industry personnel in appropriate fields in order to keep inmate/student training up to date. Establishes and maintains a craft advisory committee comprised of trade, industry and education personnel to provide feedback on industry and education trends.
Facilitates craft advisory committee meetings twice a year providing meeting minute notes to CSSD administration.
Implements a staff development Professional Growth Plan to maintain educator certification and assure continued professional development of skills and knowledge vital to the position.
Maintains all paperwork, reports, grades, attendance data, etc. as required by the Corrections Special School District administration. Performs all additional duties and/or assignments as determined by NHDOC and/or the CSSD administration.
Disclaimer Statement:The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification.
For further information please contact DOC Recruitment at DOC-RECRUITMENT@DOC.NH.GOV or at 603-271-5645.
*TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION
The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:
HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits:
The actual value of State-paid health benefits is based on the employee's union status, and employee per pay period health benefit contributions will vary depending on the type of plan selected.
See this link for details on State-paid health benefits:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx
Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 13.85% of pay
Other Benefits:
* Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
* Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
*State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
*Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
*$50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
*Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)
Total Compensation Statement Worksheet:
https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx
Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website:
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf
https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx
EOE
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