Correctional Educator Supervisor Job Listing at State of Vermont in St. Johnsbury, VT (Job ID D828E99F-B975-4)

Description

Overview

Correctional Educator Supervisors supervise Correctional Educators who teach incarcerated adult students in small classes using specially designed curriculum adapted for individual education levels in Vermont's Correctional Facilities.  Correctional Educator Supervisors supervise and manage educational services at all Vermont Correctional Facilities.  This position will supervise education services at Northeast Correctional Complex (NECC).  NECC consists of two separate buildings that host educational services.  The Correctional Educator Supervisor at NECC directly supervises 4-5 Correctional educators, providing guidance, evaluation, and support to ensure effective instruction and alignment with student needs.  The role requires skill in building professional working relationships, exercising sound judgment in a correctional environment, and maintaining high standards of accountability.

 

Responsibilities include:

• Oversight of curriculum implementation 
• Staff supervision and professional development
• Compliance with state and federal education requirements.

 

The Correctional Educator Supervisor ensures consistent instructional quality, coordinates schedules and coverage, manages educational records and assessments, and communicates regularly with facility leadership.  The position also prepares required reports, monitors program outcomes, and collaborates with central office staff to support statewide education initiatives.  Working experience in program coordination and compliance monitoring is strongly preferred.  

 

Knowledge of adult basic education, special education and ADA/504 compliance, GED preparation, assessment practices, educational technology, and career readiness programming is required. Familiarity with the Community High School of Vermont, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) accreditation process, adult education, and transition planning for students entering and exiting high school programs is highly desirable.

Who May Apply

This position, Correctional Educator Supervisor (Job Requisition #53395), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Sean.Dobbin@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Environmental Factors

In general, the incumbent will travel extensively to each program site and work from that site. Incumbent must be able to interact, work, and deal with Department staff, educators, state, federal and local officials, correctional facility clients, and the general public. Evening and weekend work may be required. Meetings and activities take place within correctional facilities and probation offices.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree AND at least three (3) years of experience as a Correctional Educator or Corrections Education Administrator.

 

Note: Must possess professional licensure by the Vermont Agency of Education

 

Note: Must have a valid Vermont Driver's License.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

 

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

Special Requirements

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State's employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

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