Corrections Education Specialist I
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The Department of Corrections seeks a Corrections Education Specialist I to provide targeted instruction services to inmates, delivering curriculum-based lessons, administering assessments, preparing lesson plans, maintaining academic records, and preparing progress reports within a secure correctional facility.
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2604784
Corrections Education Specialist I
Pay Grade13
Salary
$62,855.52 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Click here for more details on state employment. (https://personnel.ky.gov/Pages/Careers.aspx)
Hiring Agency
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
374 New Bethel Church Road
Fredonia, KY 42411 USA
Description
The Department of Corrections (DOC) mission 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 DOC provides an opportunity for inmates to acquire skills through educational programming. The education programs include communication skills, general education, basic academic skills, GED preparation, special education, vocational education and post secondary education.
Western Kentucky Correctional Complex is seeking a Corrections Education Specialist I, this position plays an essential role for the institution by providing targeted instruction services to the inmates housed at the facility.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
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Providing instruction through use of an approved curriculum.
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Administering assessments.
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Preparing lesson plans.
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Maintaining student and academic records.
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Preparing reports reflective of student work and progress.
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 Donna McClamroch [email protected] ([email protected] ?Subject=2604784 - Corrections Education Specialist I) .
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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