Corrections Education Specialist I Job at Kentucky Department Of Corrections
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4/23/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)
23-03171
Corrections Education Specialist I
Pay Grade
12
Salary
$38,245.20
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME, ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
Roederer Correctional Complex
4000 Morgan Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA
4000 Morgan Road
La Grange, KY 40031 USA
Description
The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.
The Roederer Correctional Complex (RCC) is seeking applicants for a Corrections Education Specialist I at the institution. This position provides targeted instruction to adult inmates within the correctional facility.
Education is also shown to improve inmates' chances of obtaining employment after release. Obtaining employment among inmates post-release who participated in either academic or vocational corrections education is 13 percent higher than the odds for those who did not participate.
Corrections educators make a difference! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
The ideal candidate will practice self-management in attendance, punctuality, dependability, responsibility, and career development. Situational awareness in safety and security is an essential priority in this position.
The Roederer Correctional Complex (RCC) is seeking applicants for a Corrections Education Specialist I at the institution. This position provides targeted instruction to adult inmates within the correctional facility.
Education is also shown to improve inmates' chances of obtaining employment after release. Obtaining employment among inmates post-release who participated in either academic or vocational corrections education is 13 percent higher than the odds for those who did not participate.
Corrections educators make a difference! Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Provide targeted instruction in grade level appropriate curriculum content to inmate students within the correctional setting resulting in skills necessary to secure, retain, and become successful in business and industry upon release.
- Advise students and provide support regarding their individual vocational and academic goals.
- Monitor classroom to include discipline and safety and security of students and staff.
- Maintain and produce accurate student and school records and reports regarding student assessments and progress.
- Monitor program effectiveness.
The ideal candidate will practice self-management in attendance, punctuality, dependability, responsibility, and career development. Situational awareness in safety and security is an essential priority in this position.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in education (academic).
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
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 setting within a 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 Joseph Craft at Joseph.Craft@ky.gov.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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