"Education Coordinator"

Full job description

The Education Coordinator provides administrative support to the Director of Correctional Education in the on-site leadership, development, direction, supervision and evaluation of the adult basic skills education and workplace literacy programs at Powder River Correctional Facility.

Reporting to the Director of Correctional Education, responsibilities include, but may not be limited to:

• Exercises independent judgment to establish and implement prescribed processes and procedures to fulfill educational needs of the students, program, and agencies at PRCF;
• Monitors the effectiveness of classes and adjusts as necessary;
• Instructs Adults in Custody (AIC) on how to be an effective tutor;
• Recruits, hires, supervises, schedules, and evaluates Adults In Custody (AIC) workers - including clerks and tutors;
• Organizes, schedules, and coordinates student schedules and pre/post-assessments;
• Administers the GED testing program; ensures students receive timely and appropriate testing, administers and/or schedules assessments and provides students with result analysis;
• Monitors students' academic progress, identifies appropriate assessments; advises students on procedures for testing; works with institution security and work programs to schedule students for testing;
• Monitors and coordinates use of computer-assisted instructional programs and student computers;
• Writes disciplinary reports for AIC tutors and students as necessary;
• Advises students individually and in small groups as to the services available according to their learning styles and abilities; advises students and staff on the use of a variety of different tools available to address students' diverse learning and educational needs;
• Maintains inventory records and orders supplies as necessary;
• Evaluates teaching materials and seeks out new quality materials as needed;
• Demonstrates problem solving skills within the parameters of the correctional facilitys requirements;
• Plans and executes special activities such as graduation ceremonies, tutor in-service sessions, workshops, etc.;
• Monitors and records attendance, uses results to maintain compliance with institution programs;
• Ensures the department is maintained in both cleanliness and repairs; ensures that all equipment is in good working order;
• Maintains all required certifications for ODOC, PRCF, and TVCC;
• Advises and serves as resource person to ODOC staff regarding education programs and record keeping;
• Maintains and strengthens collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders; facilitates networking of related resources to most effectively serve the College and ODOC;
• Assists in the marketing of program services within the ODOC institution; identifies prospective students using ever-changing criteria and individual institution guidelines; communicates with identified students and advises them of their ODOC educational needs and requirements;
• Prepares and/or monitors the preparation of routine reports; provides data to Director of Correctional Education as requested; initiates classes to improve program performance;
• Embraces appropriate technology tools to accomplish job functions; understands and utilizes available technology as communication and data gathering tools;
• Works effectively, respectfully, and productively with staff, AICs, and the public from diverse cultural, social, economic, and educational backgrounds;
• Participates in TVCC and PRCF activities and committees as required. Attends relevant training and informational meetings regarding rules and regulations at PRCF; attends security training sessions, fire drills, and workshops as required;
• Models appropriate pro-social behaviors; supports positive changes in AICs and actively supports the Oregon Accountability Model through day-to-day interactions with others;
• Understands and abides by TVCC and Oregon DOC policies and regulations; ensures compliance with all laws, safety and security rules/procedures; and
• Responds to emergency situations within the education department, which may require wearing a body alarm, radio, or pager.

MANDATORY:

Associates degree from an accredited college or university; two years of formal training, internship, or leadership experience reasonably related to this position; knowledge and understanding of the philosophy and objectives of a community college; ability to lead, develop, supervise and evaluate AIC workers; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff and AIC students and workers; demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing. The Education Coordinator must be skilled in working in a multi-cultural and multi-language environment and have a demonstrated ability to work with a convicted Adult in Custody (AIC) population. Must be able to work effectively both as a team member and independently; ability to work a flexible schedule - including late afternoons and evenings and weekends. Security access to Powder River Correctional Facility (PRCF) required. Must be self-motivated and able to work independently. Must have basic computer literacy and experience in MS Word. Must be willing to travel occasionally. Multi-tasking is essential as is constant vigilance.

PREFERRED:

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university; knowledge and/or experience in Adult Education; knowledge of and/or experience in office management;experience working within a correctional facility.

SPECIAL:

Must be able to pass and maintain security clearance and be approved to enter Oregon Department of Corrections facilities. This position is completely dependent upon sufficient available funds from Oregon DOC to support the position and is subject to termination in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Intergovernmental Agreement between TVCC and DOC. All Oregon Department of Corrections contract employees are responsible for upholding the mission of ODOC by promoting public safety, holding AICs accountable for their actions and reducing the risk of future criminal behavior. ODOC contract employees oversee and manage AICs in order to maintain safe, civil and productive institutions. They are responsible for the safety of AICs and protection of property at their work site. All employees have a significant impact on the success of the ODOC mission and need to understand the fundamentals of the Oregon Accountability Model.

The Oregon Accountability Model emphasizes the importance of criminal risk factor assessment, AIC work and programs to mitigate identified risks, staff-AIC interactions that support positive change, inclusion of families and children as a positive support in an AICs life, successful reentry into the community, and ongoing community supervision and programming. Staff interactions with AICs on a daily basis are, without doubt, the most powerful tool to reinforce pro-social behavior. Thus, the nature of interactions with AICs is core to the ultimate success of corrections and community safety. Each contract employee is expected to model appropriate pro-social behavior, support positive change in individual AICs and actively support the Oregon Accountability Model through day-to-day interactions with others.

This is a full-time, Professional (grant funded) exempt position with full benefits. The person accepting this position will work Monday-Thursday (10:30 am - 7:45 pm) and Friday (11:45 am - 4:15 pm).