Education Administrator

Management and Training Corporation•Quincy, FL

4h•Onsite

About The Position

The Education Administrator reports to the deputy warden of programs and directly supervises the academic instructor, education counselor, library manager, programs clerk, and vocational instructor. This role is responsible for the management of the education department in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives. Gadsden Correctional Facility is a gender responsive, trauma informed female facility, and the position requires the application of gender responsive and trauma informed care and practices while working with female offenders.

Requirements

Master's degree with a strong emphasis on educational administration and supervision.
Florida educator certificate.
Three (3) years’ experience as a classroom teacher.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
Attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance.
Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

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, programs and 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.
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.
Monitor the maintenance and cleaning of education building and equipment.
Counsel inmates regarding personal growth and development, education goals and transition plans.
Monitor operation of library.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed. Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.