Education Administrator

About the role

Reports to the deputy warden of programs. Directly supervises the academic instructor, education counselor, library manager, programs clerk, and vocational instructor. 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.

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.
• Cookoperate with and serves as a liaison to facility staff.
• Covern 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.
• Maintain accountability of staff, inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Requirements

• Master's degree with a strong emphasis on educational administration and supervision required.
• Must also possess a Florida educator certificate and three (3) years’ experience as a classroom teacher required.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Qualifications

• Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance.
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures.
• Experience in managing educational programs.
• Knowledge of ACA, MTC, and FDOC directives.
• Ability to conduct reviews/audits.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Health/dental/vision/life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 9 paid holidays.
• Opportunities for job advancement.

Pay

$60,000 annually.

Schedule

Full-time position.