Education Assistant

Lubbock County • Lubbock, TX

15h • Onsite

About The Position

To develop, manage, and implement educational programs within the Sheriff’s Office Detention Division; to serve as the contact person for inmate educational programs; assist with coordinating inmate educational programs with outside agencies and volunteers.

Requirements

• Two (2) years previous experience in related fields.
• Ability to interpret rules and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate services and programs.
• Ability to interact with agencies and organizations outside of the Sheriff’s Office.
• Ability to recognize problems and offer solutions.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain effective working relationships with volunteers, outside agencies and the administration.
• Ability to work independently often with little or no supervision or oversight.
• Proficient and knowledgeable in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite.
• Able to operate various office machines, for example, computers, calculators, printers, and copy machines.
• A Jailer Proficiency Certification from TCOLE or ability to attain same within one year of hire date.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s Degree is preferred but not required for this position.
• A teaching certificate is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Track and record attendance and completion data for educational programs for inmates, and provide reports to the Education Coordinator.
• Assist in preparing, conducting, and managing educational programs under the direction of the Education Coordinator.
• Facilitate course material to the inmate population as needed.
• Assist with the recruitment of volunteers to conduct educational inmate programs.
• Respond to educational inmate grievances/requests in a timely manner.
• Interact constructively with numerous local and state individuals and organizations to include frequent presentations to various organizations.
• All other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree