Education Specialist 1 (PCN 20-5646)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services, is hiring an Education Specialist 1 based in Anchorage, Alaska. The position provides statewide consultation, oversight, and support for correctional vocational, educational, workforce development, and reentry programs. It evaluates program effectiveness and recommends improvements; coordinates contracts, procurements, partnerships, and training initiatives; and supports program data analysis, reporting, grants, budget oversight, and development of new programming.

The role conducts site visits, staff training, presentations, and technical assistance to promote compliance, safety, program quality, and effective service delivery across correctional institutions. It also serves as a liaison among DOC institutions, contractors, and community partners to support vocational training, apprenticeships, education, and digital learning for incarcerated individuals. The work advances rehabilitation, health, successful reentry, and reduced recidivism through collaboration and responsible stewardship of public resources.

The position is based at the DOC Central Office in Anchorage in a professional office environment, with frequent collaboration and regular statewide travel to correctional facilities. Work includes communication with facility staff via Microsoft Teams, email, and meetings, and on-site visits primarily in educational, administrative, and program spaces, with limited inmate contact. Limited telework may be available after successful completion of probation, subject to operational needs and supervisory approval.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree and three years of professional experience in education, or a bachelor's degree and three years of experience in the specialty field or a closely related field, including at least one year in an administrative, supervisory, or consultative capacity. Appropriate graduate study may substitute for up to one year of specialty experience, but not the administrative, supervisory, or consultative experience. Additional specialty or related experience may substitute for education year-for-year. Depending on the position, an Alaska Teacher Certificate and specific endorsements may be required at the time of employment and maintained as a condition of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and three years of professional experience in education; OR bachelor's degree from an accredited college and three years of experience in the specialty field or a closely related specialty field, including at least one year in an administrative, supervisory, or consultative capacity.
• Appropriate graduate study may substitute for a maximum of one year of required specialty experience; it cannot substitute for required administrative, supervisory, or consultative experience.
• Additional work experience in the specialty field or a closely related field may substitute for required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants may be required to possess an Alaska Teacher Certificate at the time of employment and maintain certification as a condition of employment; specific endorsements may also be required for affected positions.
• Candidates must meet any position-specific educational specialty expertise requirements.
• The successful candidate must pass a criminal history check and be fingerprinted.
• Use of APSIN requires a security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety; clearance may be denied based on felony or misdemeanor convictions or fugitive status.
• Applicants must certify that they have the legal right to accept employment in the United States and maintain appropriate employment documentation.
• Candidates should demonstrate analytical thinking and problem solving, oral and written communication, planning and evaluating, interpersonal skills, and technical competence.

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide consultation, oversight, and support for correctional vocational, educational, workforce development, and reentry programs.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend improvements.
• Coordinate and monitor contracts, procurements, partnerships, and training initiatives involving internal staff, contractors, educational institutions, unions, and workforce development organizations.
• Analyze program data and prepare reports.
• Assist with grants and budget oversight.
• Support research and development of new correctional education and vocational programming.
• Conduct site visits, staff trainings, presentations, and technical assistance to support compliance, program quality, safety, and effective service delivery.
• Serve as a liaison between DOC institutions, contractors, and community partners to support vocational training, apprenticeships, education, and digital learning opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

Benefits

• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on rehabilitation, workforce development, and successful reentry outcomes for incarcerated individuals across Alaska.
• Regular statewide travel and collaboration with professionals throughout DOC institutions, providing broad operational experience and partnership-building opportunities.
• Professional growth opportunities through training, conferences, cross-functional projects, and involvement in innovative educational and vocational initiatives.
• Limited telework may be available after successful completion of probation, based on operational needs and supervisory approval.
• Mission-driven environment that values professionalism, teamwork, continuous improvement, and service to Alaska’s communities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level