Corrections Education Specialist III - Correctional Facilities - Hawaii Island

State of Hawai'i•Island of Hawaii, HI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Independently develops, implements and evaluates individual educational plans for inmates confined in an adult correctional facility; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must meet all minimum qualification requirements.
Legal Authorization to Work: Citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the U.S., or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.
Knowledge of basic principles of human behavior and motivation.
Knowledge of principles and practices of education and learning.
Knowledge of instructional methods and materials.
Knowledge of report writing.
Ability to learn and apply legislative mandates and statutes relating to educational requirements for inmates.
Ability to learn and apply corrections education program activities, goals and objectives, laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Ability to learn about and utilize related programs in educational institutions, community resources and agencies.
Ability to learn which federal, State and local government agencies are involved with educational issues.
Ability to become aware of vocational opportunities in the correctional facility.
Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and agencies (inmates, instructors, tutors, volunteers, businesses, schools) who provide services.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
One and one-half (1-1/2) years of progressively responsible professional teaching experience which involved developing educational lesson plans; providing instruction to students; assessing students' progress and modifying educational plans to address level of progress.
Teaching experience MUST have involved and demonstrated knowledge of the application of principles and practices of education and learning and instructional methods and materials.
Subject to drug screening.
Subject to an intensive background check.

Nice To Haves

Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Develops, implements and evaluates individual educational plans for inmates confined in an adult correctional facility.
Assesses, plans, coordinates, carries out and evaluates academic/vocational activities for inmates.
Assesses inmates' progress.
Maintains records and writes reports of inmate activities, participation and progress in the corrections education program.
Plans and conducts academic instruction.