Corrections Education Program Director

State of Illinois; Dixon (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental insurance

Pension Plan

Paid state holidays

Job summary

Illinois Department of Corrections in Dixon, Illinois seeks a Corrections Education Facility Administrator to lead educational and Career and Technical Education programs. This role guides students transitioning from a corrections setting to the community and requires a Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement and teaching experience.

Preferred candidates have multiple years of administrative leadership, budget experience, and knowledge of federal/state education

Qualifications

• Requires Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement.
• Requires three (3) years of progressively responsible professional teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Plans and directs educational program including elementary/secondary education, vocational programs, special education, curriculum approval, work/shift assignments, etc.
• Serves as full-line supervisor
• Monitors preparation/submittal of reports required by the Office of Adult Education and Vocational Services, facility requests for data, State Board of Education, College Contracts, Aff…
• Prepares and monitors budgetary needs and expenditures
• Travels to attend/participate in staff meetings, workshops, other developmental programs designed to improve/expand educational offerings
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties numerated above

Education

Professional Educator License with General Administrative Endorsement

Job description

Illinois Department of Corrections in Dixon, Illinois seeks a Corrections Education Facility Administrator to lead educational and Career and Technical Education programs. This role guides students transitioning from a corrections setting to the community and requires a Professional Educator License with a General Administrative Endorsement and teaching experience.

Preferred candidates have multiple years of administrative leadership, budget experience, and knowledge of federal/state education