Re: Correctional teacher

Jennifer

Posted on 10/25/09

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On 10/05/09, sara wrote:
> Hi, I was wondering if anyone on here teaches at a
> correctional facility. I had once applied for a position
> and the person I spoke to over the phone told me that it is
> a good job because there are low student teacher ratios,
> the students want to be there, and can easily be removed by
> behavior, and that I didn't have to worry about parents
> telling me how to do my job. I decided at that time to
> accept another position in elementary and am now rethinking
> my choice. Has anyone taught adults in this type of
> setting? I'm having a hard time locating information about
> what its actually like. Thanks!

I've taught in a correctional facility for the last eight
years. It has been very rewarding. I have about fifteen
students in my class, so you do have a low student ratio. The
most difficult part of teaching in a correctional facility is
dealing with all the rules. Things that would be normal at a
regular school cannot happen in a correctional facility. As
for discipline, it is similar to teaching kids. You need to
establish that you are in charge, and then it gets easier.
They will test every once in a while. I've enjoyed the work,
but it can be challenging.

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