CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR - PRINCIPAL

Arizona Department of Administration; Buckeye (AZ); On-site; USD 78,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick days with holidays

Paid parental leave

Robust insurance package

Job summary

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILIATION & REENTRY in Buckeye, AZ seeks a Correctional Education Program Supervisor to lead education and library services at ASPC Lewis complex. You will supervise teachers and library staff, manage daily operations, and ensure contract and security compliance.

Working with the Regional Education Director, you will deliver high-quality educational programs supporting rehabilitation and successful reentry, mentoring staff and coordinating program delivery

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• Must possess a current Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate in Elementary, Secondary or Special Education.
• Current Arizona Department of Public Safety Class I Fingerprint Card.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License and ability to drive on state business.
• TB test at orientation and annually thereafter.
• Employment is contingent on background investigation and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Supervises teachers, librarians, and education staff for the complex.
• Interviews and participates in the hiring process.
• Evaluates performance and conducts classroom audits.
• Writes reports, prepares work schedules, and reviews work products.
• Administers performance appraisals and discipline; mentors staff.
• Oversees education and library services and budgets.
• Collaborates with the Regional Education Director to ensure services are provided.
• Monitors attendance and billing for contracted services.
• Ensures compliance with contract stipulations and ADCRR policies.

Skills

Interpersonal relationships

Written communication

Time management

Leadership

Data analysis

Teaching or facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate (Elem/Sec/Special)

Arizona DPS Class I Fingerprint Card

Valid Arizona Driver's License

TB testing (New Employee Orientation and annually)

Background check clearance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suites

Job description

ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS,

REHABILIATION & REENTRY

Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.

CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR - PRINCIPAL

Address: Education Programs and Community Reentry Division
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Lewis
26700 South Highway 85
Buckeye, Arizona 85326
https://corrections.az.gov/

Salary: $86,568.00

Grade: 1

Closing Date: October 2nd, 2026

Lead with purpose. Teach with impact. Change lives through education.

The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Correctional Education Program Supervisor to lead and oversee education and library services at a prison complex. This role provides direct supervision and mentorship to teachers and library staff, oversees daily program operations, and ensures compliance with contractual, policy, and security requirements.

Working closely with the Regional Education Director, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality educational programs that support rehabilitation and successful reentry. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced education leader ready to make a meaningful and lasting impact through public service.

• Supervises teachers, librarians, and other education staff for the assigned complex
• Interviews and participates in the hiring process
• Evaluates teacher performance and classroom management through periodic classroom audits
• Writes reports, prepares work schedules, and reviews work products
• Administers performance appraisals and discipline
• Mentors and develops subordinate staff
• Manages all aspects of education and library services
• Ensures employees have necessary tools and equipment to complete work assignments/projects
• Works closely with the Regional Education Director (RED) to ensure consistent and appropriate services are provided
• Coordinates or schedules the use of facilities for classes and teaching assignments
• Collaborates with colleagues to achieve the Agency and Education Bureau goals
• Monitors the delivery of Career Technical Education (CTE) contract services
• Ensures programs and services comply with contract stipulations and ADCRR policies, procedures, and security practices
• Monitors or tracks teacher work hours and inmate attendance to ensure accurate billing for contracted services
• Meets with staff and parents (if a minor) to discuss policies, educational activities, and inmate learning or behavioral problems
• Provides counsel and guidance to inmates regarding academic, personal, behavioral, or vocational issues, along with enforcing attendance
• Reviews and monitors student attendance records
• Conducts research and compiles various required reports and data analyses
• Manages a budget and performs other administrative tasks
• Completes annual training requirements
• Maintains teaching certification
• Attends meetings and conferences that require periodic in-state travel
• Drives on State business
• Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment

Knowledge of:

• Contemporary concepts, methods, and practices of education supervision and classroom teaching
• Federal and state guidelines, laws, rules, and regulations relating to Education
• ADCRR policies and procedures
• Computers and software, including Microsoft Office and Google Suites
• Principles and practices of management and supervision

Skill in:

• Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
• Written and verbal communication
• Time management and organization
• Conflict resolution
• Leadership and motivation
• Customer service
• Decision-making and problem-solving
• Data analysis
• Teaching or facilitation

Ability to:

• Lift/carry 20 lbs.
• Push/pull 20 lbs.
• Walk/run .25 miles
• Work in a correctional environment
• Provide clear and concise direction
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Learn, adhere to, and enforce departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Effectively and impartially supervise a diverse group of education professionals
• Oversee and manage all education activities within an assigned area

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Must possess a current Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate in Elementary, Secondary or Special Education
• Current Arizona Department of Public Safety Class I Fingerprint Card
• Valid Arizona Drivers License
• In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
• Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, a drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:

• Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
• Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
• Exceptional retirement program
• Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page.

• Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Program (CORP). Fully vested teachers in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) can request a waiver to remain in ASRS
• Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling [phone]. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.

Advertised: 25 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Oct 2026 US Mountain Standard Time