POSITION: Education Specialist
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Assistant Facility Director
SALARY: $38,745.00 annually
GRADE: 13
EMPLOYMENTSTATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: CVCSCD-CCF
POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Education Specialist works under the guidance of the Program Director and works at least 40 hours per week. The Education Specialist will facilitate and monitor the educational progress of CCF residents, explore grant possibilities for educational purposes, and provide reports on the progress of the residents. The Education Specialist will develop programs based upon changing needs and technology.
THE CONCHO VALLEY CSCD IS A DRUG FREE WORK ENVIRONMENT. ALL PERSONS SELECTED FOR POSSIBLE EMPLOYMENT SHALL SUBMIT TO A DRUG SCREEN FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, FAILURE OF THE DRUG SCREENING WILL RESULT IN AN IMMEDIATE WITHDRAWAL OF ANY AND ALL OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION OF PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES IS CONDUCTED.
DUE TO THE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS ANTICIPATED, ONLY THOSE PERSONNEL TO BE INTERVIEWED WILL BE CONTACTED. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN WORKING FOR THE CONCHO VALLEY COMMUNITY SUPERVISION AND CORRECTIONS DEPARTMENT. APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Qualified candidates must complete an application that may be obtained from the Concho Valley CSCD website or the office listed below. Applications will be accepted in person, by mail or by fax.
Concho Valley Community Supervision & Corrections Department
Kimberly Badgett, Human Resources Administrator
www.cvcscd.org
3036 N. Bryant Blvd
San Angelo, TX 76903
325/658-6346 (fax)
The Concho Valley Community Supervision & Corrections Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conducts literacy testing, determines educational level and assesses
educational needs of each resident.
2. Compliments community resources in bringing each resident to at least a 6 th
grade level of literacy.
3. Administers Pre-GED tests.
4. Explores grant possibilities for testing indigent clients, for resident education
beyond high school (vocational schools, trade schools, college, etc.).
5. Monitors educational progress of residents.
6. Maintains statistics on services provided and submits monthly reports.
7. Provides monthly status and progress reports on CCF residents.
8. Provides educational assistance and/or tutoring on an individual or group basis
as needed.
9. Provides educational assistance and/or tutoring on basic computer skills.
10. Chronos services/classes provided to residents and their progress.
11. Coordinates and schedules residents for outside and in-house educational
assistance from community resources.
12. May transport residents in an emergency situation.
13. Reports any and all personnel issues to the Director.
14. Is knowledgeable of and uses universal precautions when dealing with
residents.
15. Conducts self in a professional manner with colleagues in the criminal justice
system, with offenders, with victims, and with the public.
16. Complies with CJAD Standards; Residential Code of Ethics; Departmental
policies and procedures.
17. Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education
Experience in teaching reading skills, math skills and in tutoring
Be familiar with community education resources and grant processes
Ability to operate various office equipment
Ability to travel as required
Ability to administer CPR and/or first aid in an emergency situation
Be able to work independently and efficiently
Possess skills to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Possess good judgment and sound decision making skills.
Be adaptable, flexible and cooperative.
Ability to project and maintain an image consistent with the aims, goals and philosophy of the Concho Valley Community Supervision and Corrections Department Ability to effectively and consistently communicate the mission and philosophy of the Department
Ability to take direction and critique from supervisory and administrative personnel
Ability to follow the philosophy, policies, procedures and directives of the Concho
Valley Community Supervision and Corrections Department
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License (if employee is coming to this position from another state, this requirement must be met no later than thirty days following date of employment)
Must have a telephone number at which they can be reached
Must have the appropriate automobile insurance
Must maintain appropriate dress and appearance as indicated in Concho Valley
Community Supervision and Corrections Department policies
Attendance:
Strong attendance required.
