Education Specialist 1 (PCN 20-5446)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Corrections, Division of Health and Rehabilitation Services is recruiting for an Education Specialist 1 to join the team in Anchorage, Alaska. This role provides statewide consultation, oversight, and support for correctional vocational, educational, workforce development, and reentry programs. Responsibilities include evaluating program effectiveness, recommending improvements, coordinating and monitoring contracts, analyzing program data, preparing reports, assisting with grants and budget oversight, and supporting research and development of new programming. The position also involves conducting site visits, staff trainings, presentations, and providing technical assistance to ensure compliance, program quality, safety, and effective service delivery. The Education Specialist 1 serves as a liaison between DOC institutions, contractors, and community partners to support the implementation of vocational training, apprenticeship, educational, and digital learning opportunities for incarcerated individuals. The mission of the Health and Rehabilitative Services (HARS) Division is to provide timely, evidence-based care and rehabilitative services through a multidisciplinary approach grounded in professionalism, safety, compassion, and respect. This position supports that mission by helping develop, oversee, and enhance educational, vocational, workforce development, and rehabilitative programming that promotes health, rehabilitation, successful reentry, and reduced recidivism.

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 closely related to the specialty field, including not less than one year in an administrative, supervisory or consultative capacity.
• Appropriate graduate study may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the specialty experience required. Graduate study cannot substitute for the required administrative, supervisory or consultative experience.
• Additional work experience in the specialty field or closely related to the specialty field may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Applicants may be required to possess an Alaska Teacher Certificate at the time of employment and be required to maintain certification as a condition of employment. Specific endorsements may also be required.
• Must have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.
• Must pass a criminal history check.
• Must be fingerprinted.

Nice To Haves

• Analytical Thinking/Problem Solving
• Oral and Written Communication
• Planning and Evaluating
• Interpersonal Skills
• Technical Competence

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide consultation, oversight, and support for correctional vocational, educational, workforce development, and reentry programs, including evaluating program effectiveness and recommending improvements.
• Coordinate and monitor contracts, procurements, partnerships, and training initiatives with internal staff, contractors, educational institutions, unions, and workforce development organizations.
• Analyze program data, prepare reports, assist with grants and budget oversight, and support research and development of new correctional education and vocational programming.
• Conduct site visits, staff trainings, presentations, and technical assistance to ensure compliance, program quality, safety, and effective service delivery across correctional institutions.
• Serve as a liaison between DOC institutions, contractors, and community partners to support implementation of vocational training, apprenticeship, educational, 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.
• Extensive collaboration with professionals throughout DOC institutions.
• Regular statewide travel to correctional facilities.
• Encouragement to pursue professional growth through training, conferences, cross-functional projects, and involvement in innovative educational and vocational initiatives.
• Limited telework opportunities may be available based on operational needs and supervisory approval after successful completion of probation.
• Part of a 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