Instructional Specialist (Correctional Facility) (ABE & GED)

Barton Community College seeks applications for an Instructional Specialist. This grant funded replacement position at Ellsworth Correctional Facility will work with residents of the facility providing academic assistance to eligible participants, appropriate support services for Adult Basic Education and GED students, identifying appropriate curriculum, and delivering quality classroom instruction that supports the students goals. Required qualifications: bachelor’s degree; two to five years of similar or related experience; courtesy, tact and diplomacy. Desired qualifications: previous teaching experience (higher education, K-12 or adult education preferred); ability to communicate effectively with professional personnel and with traditionally underrepresented student populations; strong organizational and accurate recordkeeping skills; and the ability to carry out job responsibilities with minimal direct supervision. Note: This position is either completely or partially grant funded. Employment may be contingent upon continued grant funding. Review of completed applications begins immediately. To apply, go to jobs.bartonccc.edu and click on Employment Opportunities. Persons with hearing or speech impairment please use the Kansas Relay Service at 1-800-766-3777 or dial 711. Position is open until filled. EEO/AA.

The salaried rate for this position is $43,517.31 to $48,539.21.

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About Barton
Barton Community College opened in 1969. Barton is a comprehensive community college; the beautiful main campus sits on 160 acres atop a hill about two miles northeast of Great Bend, Kan. Each year thousands of students enroll in classes offered by Barton Community College. Barton offers traditional general education courses, fine and performing arts opportunities, a plethora of career and technical training offerings, GED courses, transfer options, online classes and an athletic program that boasts 60 national championships. On-campus housing is available to over 400 students.

Further, Barton is a leader in providing training to the military with service locations at Fort Riley and Fort Leavenworth. Barton has been designated as a Military Friendly School.

Barton's full-service campus at Fort Riley, which celebrates its 40th year in 2024, emphasizes access to education for active military and their family members. Barton's campus at Fort Leavenworth provides many of the common services available at Fort Riley. It has been operational since 2012 and has maintained steady substantial growth.

Barton also operates Camp Aldrich, an event center surrounded by lodging facilities, located in the rural countryside on 290 acres of rolling hills and grassland.

Barton is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and fulfills its mission to “offer exceptional and affordable learning opportunities supporting student, community, and employee needs.