Education Director

State of Wisconsin; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation time

Health/dental/vision insurance

Pension plan

457 retirement plan

Well Wisconsin Program

Employee Assistance Program

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Job summary

State of Wisconsin seeks an Education Director for Green Bay Correctional Institution to lead academic and vocational education programs, ensuring alignment with DPI, WTCS, and Title 1 Transitional Services. You will supervise teachers, librarians, and support staff while guiding rehabilitative education initiatives.

The role emphasizes program development, staff supervision, and compliance with civil rights and affirmative action requirements within a corrections setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in an educational related program.
• Experience teaching in classroom or higher education.
• Experience implementing and updating curriculum and educational programs.
• Experience supervising or leading staff and disciplinary matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory oversight of student education, training and rehabilitation goals.
• Develop and administer programs in academic and career technical education.
• Supervise staff including teachers and librarians and perform institution administration.
• Ensure compliance with Affirmative Action/Civil Rights laws.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Supervision/leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in education related field

Master's degree in Education or related field

Job description

Introduction

The Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.

Position Summary

The Education Director performs advanced professional supervisory oversight in providing student education, training and rehabilitation goals. This position provides direct supervision and educational leadership in the development and administration of comprehensive programs in academic, Wisconsin Technical College System’s (WTCS) career technical educational, Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Title 1 Transitional Services, as applicable. In addition, the Education Director directly supervises community living, which includes adult basic education, high school equivalency, post-secondary/career technical (vocation/industrial) education/training, and apprenticeships.

This position also supervises and evaluates assigned staff, to include Teachers, Librarians, and other educational and clerical support staff. This position also participates in performing various institution administrative duties and activities that include other correctional programs, multi-disciplinary staffing/teams, student on-the-job training, etc. This position implements Affimative Action/Civil Rights Compliance plan within areas of responsibility in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Salary Information

This position is in pay schedule and range 81-02 with a starting pay of $41.58/hour - $54.48/hour, plus excellent benefits. Supplemental pay up to $2.97/hour may be available for those with credits earned over and above those needed for basic certification. Additionally, employees at Green Bay Correctional Institution are eligible for a $5/hour add-on for all hours worked. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. A two year career executive trial period is required.

Benefits

• Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.
• Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• An exceptional pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment.
• An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan.
• The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.
• Our Employee Assistance Program offers employees and their immediate family a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-being.
• DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

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Job Details

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.

The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-Employment drug screens. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-Employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.

The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting.

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in an educational related program (e.g. Teaching, content specialist with teaching minor, a technical trade that is instructed in DOC, Psychology with an instructional minor, etc.)
• Experience teaching in a classroom or institution of higher education
• Experience implementing and updating curriculum and/or educational programs
• Experience performing supervision or lead worker related activities (e.g. assigning, directing, and/or evaluating work; disciplinary matters, hiring, providing training/mentoring, etc.).

In addition to the above, well qualified applicant will have:

• A Master’s degree in Education or related field
• Experience working with internal and external stakeholders on education matters and ensure effective utilization of other education program resources

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Current State employees are not eligible for non-competitive appointment.

Questions can be directed to Katie Benson, HR Supervisor, at [e-mail].

Deadline to Apply

Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 8, 2026.

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