Corrections Education Supervisor I - Oahu Correctional Facilities

Corrections Education Specialist II

Recruitment Information:
Recruitment Number 23-0740 The immediate vacancy is with the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and located at the Oahu Community Correctional Center in Kalihi.

Salary: $5,527 to $6,728 per month (SR-22, Step D to I)

Note:

Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This class reflects the working supervisor over a small staff of lower level Corrections Education Specialist positions. These positions are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, coordinating, and evaluating the activities of an education program of moderate size and scope in a correctional facility in addition to performing educational case management services for inmates comparable to the journey level class, Corrections Education Specialist III;

and performing other related duties as assigned. The Corrections Education Specialist II is responsible for independently identifying inmates' educational needs through academic and/or vocational testing and assessment; developing individualized educational plans; coordinating educational activities; monitoring, evaluating and documenting inmates' progress; and modifying their educational plans as necessary.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements: Legal Authorization to Work: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States. Note:
Please refer to the Minimum Qualification Requirements for a full and complete description of the required Prerequisite Knowledge and Abilities. Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university. General Experience: One and one-half (1 - 1/2) years
* of progressively responsible professional teaching experience which involved developing educational lesson plans and providing instruction to students; assessing students' progress and modifying educational plans to address level of progress. Such experience MUST have involved and demonstrated knowledge of the application of principles and practices of education and learning, and instructional methods and materials. Specialized Experience: ONE (1) year
* of progressively responsible professional teaching experience as described above, in a corrections education program which provided knowledge of the legislative mandates and statutes relating to the educational requirements of inmates as well as the program activities, goals and objectives, laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures of a corrections education program. The work must also have provided knowledge of related programs and activities in educational institutions, community resources and agencies, and federal and State agencies involved with educational issues.

* One (1) year of General or Specialized Experience is defined as a school year approximately 180 "teacher duty" days or approximately 38 weeks per year. Supervisory Aptitude: Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential. Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

Driver's License: Some positions require possession of a valid driver's license at the time of appointment. The immediate vacancy has this requirement. Other Requirements: All applicants who are conditionally offered employment or conditionally approved for movement into this position shall be subject to drug screening, as required by Federal, State or local laws, or departmental policy; and will be subject to an intensive…