Education Specialist - Museum jobs in Hopkinsville, KY

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Corrections Education Specialist I

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

Kentucky State Penitentiary
266 Water St
Eddyville KY 42038 USA

Description

The Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non- criminal behavior.

The DOC provides an opportunity for inmates to acquire skills through educational programming. The education programs include communication skills, general education, basic academic skills, GED preparation, special education, vocational education and post secondary education.

Kentucky State Penitentiary is seeking a Corrections Education Specialist I, this position plays an essential role for the institution by providing targeted instruction services to the inmates housed at the facility.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Providing instruction through use of an approved curriculum
• Administering assessments
• Preparing lesson plans
• Maintaining student and academic records
• Preparing reports reflective of student work and progress

Minimum Requirements

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office setting within a correctional institution.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact A'Neial Bell at A'Neial.Bell@ky.gov or 270-388-2211.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D