Education Administrator

Management and Training Corporation•Graceville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Graceville Correctional Facility in Graceville, FL, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life. Position Summary: Reports to the deputy warden, programs. Directly supervises the education counselor, academic instructor, and vocational instructor. Responsible for the management of the education department in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) and Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) directives.

Requirements

Master's degree with a strong emphasis on educational administration and supervision required.
Must also possess a Florida administrative professional certification in one of the following areas: School Principal, Administration of Adult Education, and Local Director of Vocational Education or Educational Leadership.
Three (3) years’ experience as a classroom teacher required.
A valid driver's license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the academic and vocational program functions to ensure programs are evidence based or have been approved by the deputy warden.
Recommend and conduct staff training on a regular basis to develop, maintain, and improve proficiency in programs and recent trends.
Plan, coordinate and manage the administrative and programmatic activities of the department.
Provide staff training, evaluate staff performance and implement organization and personnel changes as approved by the deputy warden, coordinated with the human resources manager prior to implementation.
Develop departmental budget; monitor and control expenditures. Review and recommend changes to budget authorizations.
Develop and implement new and revised policies and procedures affecting education. Coordinate with other departments to ensure compliance with overall facility objectives.
Cooperate with and serves as a liaison to facility staff.
Direct the preparation of reports required by specific requests, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
Conduct reviews/audits of all assigned functions on a regular basis to ensure contractual compliance, delivery of quality services to inmates and appropriate appearance and cleanliness of areas.
Conduct random file reviews to ensure classes are populated with inmates meeting established criteria
Supervise the development and implementation of programs for the department. Ensure effective administration, adherence to curricula requirements and effective team approach between academic and vocational training components.
Plan and manage work assignments and schedule of activities. Monitor class loads and instructor assignments to meet inmate educational needs.
Maintain accurate records and documentation as required for contractual compliance.
Monitor the maintenance and cleaning of education building and equipment.
Counsel inmates regarding personal growth and development, education goals and transition plans.