Education Coordinator (Corrections, PCN 20-4202)

State of Alaska; Nome (AK); On-site; USD 97,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Corrections seeks an Education Coordinator for Anvil Mountain Correctional Center in Nome to develop and oversee education programs for a diverse offender population. You will design curricula for ABE, GED, life skills, vocational and post-secondary education, and lead program development and execution within the facility.

The role emphasizes flexible work hours, statewide networking opportunities, and building rehabilitative programs to support reentry and Alaskans in need.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, counseling, social or behavior sciences or a closely related field.
• One year of journey level paraprofessional experience in educational or vocational education programs or services; equivalent to state classifications such as Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant 2 or Education Program Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the programs department at Anvil Mountain Correctional Center.
• Develop and design educational curriculum for Adult Basic Education, GED, Life Skills, Vocational, and Post-Secondary Education.
• Create innovative educational programs for a culturally diverse offender population.

Skills

Computer Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Teaches Others

Flexibility

Physical Strength & Agility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Job description

The Department of Corrections, Division of Institutions, is recruiting for an Education Coordinator for the Anvil Mountain Correctional Center (AMCC) located in Nome, Alaska.

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What You Will Be Doing:

The successful applicant will oversee the programs department at Anvil Mountain Correctional Center under the supervision of our PO 3. You will engage in providing innovative educational programs within our facility. You will be working with a culturally diverse offender population and need to recognize and respond to lifestyle and value differences. This encompasses program development and design, coupled with making curriculum for offenders’ education in the areas of Adult Basic Education, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), Life Skills, Vocational Education, and Post-Secondary Education.

Our Mission, Values, and Culture:

The mission of the State of Alaska Department of Corrections Division of Institutions is to promote public safety. Our Division provides secure confinement, access to reformative programs, and offender management planning that promotes successful community reentry.

Benefits of Joining Our Team:

As the only Education Coordinator for Anvil Mountain Correctional Center your autonomy is in class creation, development and execution. You will have the opportunity to flex your work hours throughout the day and week to accommodate your needs or the needs of your classes. You will have the ability to network around the state and enhance your portfolio, allowing for growth to become a versatile Education Coordinator connecting reentry and rehabilitative programs to Alaskans in need.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

Your office, classroom and library are in the secure side of the facility. Security staff are available but not located inside your area as you work with both male and female offenders from minors to all ages of adults, sentenced and unsentenced.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Computer Skills: Uses computer, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Oral and Written Communication: Express information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentation; listen to other, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Teaches Others: Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches other on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor.
• Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; adapts behavior or work methods in response to new information. Changing condition, or unexpected obstacles; effectively deals with ambiguity.
• Physical Strength and Agility: Ability to bend, lift, Climb, stand, and walk for long period of time; ability to perform moderately heavy laboring work.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in education, counseling, social or behavior sciences or a closely related field. AND One year of journey level paraprofessional experience in educational or vocational education programs or services. This experience is equivalent to work such as the Vocational Rehabilitation Assistant 2 or Education Program Assistant, and similar classes with the State of Alaska, or the equivalent with another employer.

Additional qualifying work experience may substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Special Note:

An extensive background investigation will be required for successful applicants.

Working with inmates requires care in observing institution security policies and procedures and may involve personal risk. Some positions perform activities that require bending, crouching, walking or standing for long periods of time. Some work activities involve discomfort or unpleasantness such as moderate noise levels, vibration, dust, dirt or odors associated with operation of equipment and/or tools in performance of duties.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following:

• Please provide 3 supervisor references who you have worked for in the past. We will not accept personal references.

RECRUITMENT DIFFICULTIES

Starting salary may be approved up to Step D-$48.50, if criteria are met.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

The State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function in the role as an employer sponsor.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION

Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If using this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

PREA NOTIFICATION

The Department of Corrections follows and maintains federal and state requirements standards including, but not limited to, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) standards which apply to all public and private institutions that house adult or juvenile offenders. PREA standards preclude the department from hiring or promoting anyone who has engaged in, or been convicted of any conduct which would violate PREA standards related to sexual assault including:

• Sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution.
• Convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force, or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse; or
• Has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described above.

CRIMINAL HISTORY CHECKS/APSIN/ACOMS

Please be aware – this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN)/Alaska Corrections Offender Management System (ACOMS). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN/ACOMS. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.

FINGERPRINT NOTICE

All Department of Corrections employees are required to be fingerprinted. The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-0430 or 465-4095 in Juneau or [phone] (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal-opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

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Jessica Oleson

Administrative Officer 2

907-443-2241

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