Corrections Regional Education Admin

Final date to receive applications 11/10/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade 16

Salary $73,836.00 Annually

Employment Type

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

Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

200 Road To Justice
West Liberty, KY 41472 USA

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Education plays a crucial role supporting the Department and the reentry of offenders back into the community. The mission of the Division of Education isto prepare every offender through the advancement of academic achievement and work ready skills for successful reentry.

As education corrections professionals, it is our job to assist in the rehabilitation and reentry of offenders by working within the Department, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety andreduce recidivism rates. The Corrections Regional Education Administrator (CREA) will manage and supervise all personnel, educational programming, operations, curriculum planning, and plan, facilitate, and coordinate educational opportunities to offenders within the correctional environment.

• Ensures efficient operation of the education center(s) and all course implementations. Oversees all educational programming is operated and staffed in accordance with DOC policies and procedures, American Correctional Association (ACA) standards and Corrections Education Association (CEA) standards and maintains appropriate documentation.
• Conducts site and staff evaluation and reviews ensuring best practices in teaching methods or strategies and appropriate engaged classroom interactions. Verify transcripts for inmate educational good time awards andsubmit to the education registrar for processing.
• Plans and develops new and existing programs, enrollment, and retention strategies in collaboration with stakeholders. Recommend or coordinate professional development opportunities and conduct regular staff meetings.
  
  Participates in recruitment and selection of staff to support the education center.
• Prepares budget for review and approval, as needed, in conjunction with supervisor. Monitors budgetary allocations and expenditures as appropriate. Ensure supplies and resources are ordered and used appropriately.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Technology skills.
• Ability to complete work related activities in a professional manner.
• Ability to multitask with the ability to plan, pay attention to detail,think critically and analyze data to forecast positive outcomes.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department, facility, and Division.

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a master's degree in education, counseling, or related field.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Five years of professional experience in academic or vocational education.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Work is typically performed in an office or correctional institution.

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 Amber Skaggs ggs.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D