Corrections Regional Education Admin

Commonwealth-of-Kentuck; West Liberty (KY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, seeks the Corrections Regional Education Administrator to lead educational programming and personnel within the division. You will oversee curriculum planning, staff supervision, and coordination with community partners to advance offender education and work-ready skills for successful reentry.

The role requires a master's degree in education or related field and at least five years of professional experience in academic or vocational

Qualifications

• Master's degree in education, counseling, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient operation of the education center(s) and all course implementations per DOC, ACA, and CEA standards.
• Plan and develop new and existing programs, enrollment, and retention strategies with stakeholders.
• Prepare budget for review and approval; monitor allocations and ensure supplies are ordered and used appropriately.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Detail-oriented

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

Master's degree in education, counseling, or related field

Job description

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Pay Grade 16

Salary $73,836.00 Annually

Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

200 Road To Justice
West Liberty, KY 41472 USA

Description

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Education plays a crucial role supporting theDepartment and the reentry of offenders back into the community. The mission of the Division of Education isto prepare every offender through the advancement of academic achievement and work ready skills for successfulreentry.

As education corrections professionals, it is our job to assist in the rehabilitation and reentry of offendersby working within the Department, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety andreduce recidivism rates. The Corrections Regional Education Administrator (CREA) will manage and supervise allpersonnel, educational programming, operations, curriculum planning, and plan, facilitate, and coordinateeducational opportunities to offenders within the correctional environment.

• Ensures efficient operation of the education center(s) and all course implementations. Oversees alleducational programming is operated and staffed in accordance with DOC policies and procedures, AmericanCorrectional Association (ACA) standards and Corrections Education Association (CEA) standards and maintainsappropriate documentation.
• Conducts site and staff evaluation and reviews ensuring best practices in teaching methods or strategies andappropriate engaged classroom interactions. Verify transcripts for inmate educational good time awards andsubmit to the education registrar for processing.
• Plans and develops new and existing programs, enrollment, and retention strategies in collaboration withstakeholders. Recommend or coordinate professional development opportunities and conduct regular staff meetings.Participates in recruitment and selection of staff to support the education center.
• Prepares budget for review and approval, as needed, in conjunction with supervisor. Monitors budgetaryallocations and expenditures as appropriate. Ensure supplies and resources are ordered and used appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills and Expectations

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Technology skills.
• Ability to complete work related activities in a professionalmanner.
• Ability to multitask with the ability to plan, pay attention to detail,think critically and analyze data to forecast positive outcomes.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department, facility, andDivision.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education, counseling, or related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Five years of professional experience in academic or vocational education.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office or correctional institution.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Amber Skaggs at [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D