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Corrections Regional Education Admin
Pay Grade16
Salary
$73,836.00 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY 18A 40.0 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Department of Corrections
Location
4000 Morgan Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA
Description
At the Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), the Division of Education plays a crucial role supporting thedepartment and the reentry of offenders back into the community. The mission of the Division of Education isto prepare every offender through the advancement of academic achievement and work ready skills for successfulreentry.
As education corrections professionals, it is our job to assist in the rehabilitation and reentry of offendersby working within the department, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety andreduce recidivism rates. The Corrections Regional Education Administrator (CREA) will manage and supervise allpersonnel, educational programming, operations, curriculum planning, and plan, facilitate, and coordinateeducational opportunities to offenders within the correctional environment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ensures efficient operation of the education center(s) and all course implementation.
- Oversees all educational programming is operated and staffed in accordance with DOC policies and procedures, AmericanCorrectional Association (ACA) standards, and Corrections Education Association (CEA) standards, as well as maintainsappropriate documentation.
- Conducts site and staff evaluations and reviews ensuring best practices in teaching methods, strategies, and appropriate engaged classroom interactions.
- Verifies transcripts for inmate educational good time awards andsubmits to the education registrar for processing.
- Plans and develops new and existing programs, enrollments, and retention strategies in collaboration withstakeholders.
- Recommends and coordinates professional development opportunities and conducts regular staff meetings.
- Participates in recruitment and selection of staff to support the education center.
- Prepares budget for review and approval, as needed, in conjunction with supervisor.
- Monitors budgetary allocations and expenditures as appropriate.
- Ensures supplies and resources are ordered and used appropriately.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate would possess the following:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Technology skills
- Displayed ability to complete work related activities in a professionalmanner
- Multitasking skills
- Ability to plan
- Attention to detail
- Ability to think critically and analyze data to forecast positive outcomes
- Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
- Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the department and division.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education, counseling, or related field.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Five years of professional experience in academic or vocational education.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office or correctional institution.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Donna McClamroch at DonnaG.McClamroch@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D