Education Clerk

Pay: $13/hr. Location: 10641 US-80, Meridian, MS 39307

Schedule

Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Benefits

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

About the role

East Mississippi Correctional Facility (MTC) provides a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping offenders gain valuable skills and treatment necessary for success upon release.

Reports to the lead instructor. Performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Mississippi Department of Corrections (MDOC) directives.

Responsibilities

• Perform general clerical duties related to education and programs within the facility.
• Prepare and distribute offender rosters to appropriate instructors and staff as needed.
• Perform a variety of testing for offenders to obtain their level of education for class assignments.
• Maintain records and files in hard copy and electronic form; maintain confidentiality of all records and correspondence.
• Assist programs staff in obtaining, preparing and/or copying materials.
• Assist in typing tests and other materials prepared by instructors.
• Maintain report of grades, instructional prescriptions and offender referrals.
• Maintain calendar for staff and schedule appointments and conferences.
• Type and proofread forms, memos, reports and general correspondence; route accordingly.
• Maintain appropriate office supplies.
• Operate office equipment, including computers, copiers, and printers.
• Log and distribute incoming mail, prepare outgoing mail, answer telephone and disburse messages.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Maintain accountability of staff, offenders and property; adhere to safety practices.
• Perform other duties as assigned within capabilities as determined by management.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• One (1) year clerical or related experience including word processing and computer data entry preferred.
• Valid driver’s license in the state of Mississippi with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
• Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.