Educational Counselor

CoreCivic; Eloy (AZ); On-site; USD 36,000 - 47,000; 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 to support personal and educational development, coordinating mandated tests, maintaining enrollment in the Education Department, and teaching as needed.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Education, with a Master's preferred, plus three years of professional education experience and a valid driver's license.

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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and vocational guidance to inmates/students.
• Coordinate and administer TABE and evaluate test results to determine student enrollment in appropriate classes.
• Maintain student enrollment in the Education Department.
• Teach as necessary.
• Counsel inmates/students to assist them in defining goals and planning and documenting a program of study reflecting their interests, abilities and needs.
• Collect, organize and analyze information about individuals to appraise their interest, aptitudes, abilities and personality characteristics.

Skills

Counseling

Student assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Master's degree in Education

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 an 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.