Educational Counselor

CoreCivic; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking an Educational Counselor to provide academic and vocational guidance in a secure institutional setting. The role includes counseling inmates/students to support personal, social, educational and vocational development, and administering tests to evaluate progress.

The Educational Counselor will assist with enrollment maintenance and teach as needed. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Education, with a Master’s preferred, and at least three years of related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education is required.
• Master's degree in Education is preferred.
• Three years of experience in a full-time professional education position is required.
• Teaching licensure is preferred; continued employment contingent upon credentials.

Responsibilities

• Collect, organize and analyze information about individuals to appraise interests, aptitudes and abilities.
• Counsel inmates/students to define goals and plan a program of study.
• Administer TABE tests and evaluate results for enrollment.
• Assist in maintaining enrollment and teach as necessary.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Education

Teaching licensure (preferred)

Credentials as required by contract/state

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$29.88 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Educational Counselor who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Educational Counselor provides academic and vocational guidance, and counsels inmates/residents to assist them in achieving more effective personal, social, educational and vocational development and adjustment. They will coordinate and administer mandated or standardized tests to evaluate inmate/student progress and determine program effectiveness. This role assists in maintaining student enrollment in the Education Department, and teaches as necessary.

• Collect, organize and analyze information about individuals through records, tests, interviews and professional sources, to appraise their interest, aptitudes, abilities and personality characteristics.
• Evaluate inmates/students to assist with vocational, and academic post-release planning, and to ensure enrollment in appropriate classes.
• Counsel inmates/students to assist them in defining goals, and planning and documenting a program of study reflecting their interests, abilities and needs.
• Administer Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) and evaluate test results to determine student enrollment in appropriate classes. Assess the accomplishments of inmates/students and maintains progress reports as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Education is required.
• A Master's degree in Education is preferred.
• Three years of experience in a full-time professional education position is required.
• A teaching licensure is preferred.
• Must possess or be eligible for certification, license or other credentials if required by contract and/or state of employment.
• Continued employment in this position will be contingent upon obtaining and/or maintaining required agency credentials.
• Experience in Microsoft Office or other similar software applications is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace & EOE including Disability/Veteran.