Correctional Education Coordinator

Description

Under limited supervision, the Correctional Education Coordinator at Clarinda Correctional Facility (CCF) is responsible for supervising the Corrections Education instructors, developing, implementing, recording, and coordinating all educational activities within the facility as required by the Iowa Department of Corrections and Iowa Western Community College. Duties will also include teaching incarcerated individuals, development of curriculum, methods of instruction, assessment, and maintenance of records.

• Provide leadership and coordination of CCF educational services, supervising offender education programs including ABE, HISET, ESL, and vocational training.
• Represent the IWCC education program in collaboration with CCF leadership, the Director of Community Education, and the Iowa Department of Corrections.
• Manage student enrollment, orientation, assessment, placement, testing, and advising related to educational opportunities and program requirements.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate instructional staff and offender education aides.
• Oversee daily program operations, including academic schedules, instructor assignments, materials, space, and staffing needs.
• Maintain accurate student records, attendance, contact hours, and required documentation.
• Prepare and submit required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to IWCC, CCF, and DOC.
• Ensure compliance with custody, security, HR, budget, reporting, and accreditation standards, including coordination with DOC and CEA monitoring processes.
• Coordinate communication and collaboration among IWCC, CCF, DOC, and support services to ensure program effectiveness.
• Participate in meetings, required trainings, professional development, instructional duties, and other duties as assigned while demonstrating IWCC’s mission, vision, and values.

• Bachelor’s degree, successful teaching experience is required. In addition, candidates must pass CCF security clearance and be able to graduate from the Iowa Department of Corrections Training Academy.
• A current Iowa standard teaching license is preferred but not required.
• Candidates with prior corrections, adult education, or at‑risk teaching experience are preferred.
• Candidates with project management and/or supervisory experience are preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to articulate in both small and large group settings and with diverse groups of people including co‑workers, students, business contacts and at various levels from front‑line to administration.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to multi‑task, to meet deadlines, to maintain and access paper and electronic files, to produce error‑free final products, and to manage time and output.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Enthusiastic and dedicated to the challenges of helping other people.
• Ability to function collaboratively as part of a fast‑paced, customer oriented team.
• Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness.
• Positive attitude.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times.
• Self‑starter with the ability to perform with little or no direct supervision.
• Regular, prompt & reliable attendance.

Normal Office

Medium work (lift 11‑30 lbs.)

• The employee frequently is required to sit for extended periods of time and use hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone and basic office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Ability to drive company owned or personal vehicle.

Reading, Writing, Calculating
Social Interaction Skills
Reasoning/Analysis
Works with Minimal Supervision

Comprehensive benefits package, including employer paid time off, of up to 19 paid holidays
, additional 88 hours of paid time off in the summer, vacation & sick time; employer paid medical, dental, life; HSA with a match,
IPERS pension plan with over 9% employer match
, reduced summer schedule, free access to our new wellness facility, employee concierge services, and many other voluntary benefits to choose from.  to learn more!