Education Specialist – Correctional Education & Programs

Corrections; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Department of Corrections is seeking an Education Specialist 1 in Anchorage to provide statewide oversight of correctional vocational and educational programs, evaluate effectiveness, and help expand rehabilitative opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

The role coordinates contracts and training initiatives with staff, contractors, and partners; analyzes program data; assists with grants and budget oversight; and conducts site visits to ensure compliance, safety, and high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and three years of professional experience in education.
• OrBachelor's degree from an accredited college and three years of experience in the specialty field or closely related to the specialty field, including not less than one year in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.
• Substitution: Appropriate graduate study may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the specialty experience required.
• Graduate study cannot substitute for the required administrative, supervisory or consultative experience. Additional work experience in the specialty field or closely related to the specialty field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Due to the duties assigned to a majority of these positions, applicants may be required to possess an Alaska Teacher Certificate at the time of employment and be required to maintain certification as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide consultation, oversight, and support for correctional vocational, educational, workforce development, and reentry programs, including evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements.
• Coordinate and monitor contracts, procurements, partnerships, and training initiatives with internal staff, contractors, educational institutions, unions, and workforce development organizations.
• Analyze program data, prepare reports, assist with grants and budget oversight, and support research and development of new correctional education and vocational programming.
• Conduct site visits, staff trainings, presentations, and technical assistance to ensure compliance, program quality, safety, and effective service delivery across correctional institutions.
• Serve as a liaison between DOC institutions, contractors, and community partners to support implementation of vocational training, apprenticeship, educational, and digital learning opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Oral and Written Communication

Planning and Evaluating

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Competence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Alaska Department of Corrections is seeking an Education Specialist 1 in Anchorage to provide statewide oversight of correctional vocational and educational programs, evaluate effectiveness, and help expand rehabilitative opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

The role coordinates contracts and training initiatives with staff, contractors, and partners; analyzes program data; assists with grants and budget oversight; and conducts site visits to ensure compliance, safety, and high-quality