CORRECTIONS EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR

EIVIPLOYIVIENT OPPORTUNITIESJob Title: Corrections Education Administrator

Closing Date: 10/31/2023
DEADLINE: Attach any required documents, i.e., Transcripts, Certificates, diploma and Motor Vehicle
Record, to your online application by midnight on the closing date. Late Applications or documents will not
be considered.J ob Number: 24-045J ob Type: Full-Time Regular
Department: Department of Rehabilitation & Supervision

City: Sacaton, AZLocations: 639 W. Seed Farm Road
Area of Interest: Corrections Education
Salary/ Hourly Rate: $68,800 - $86,258 Salary
Tribal Driving Permit Required: Yes

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
The Corrections Education Administrator is responsible for the planning, policy, and administration of the total
education program involving academic, vocational, leisure, and/or recreational activities for adult and juvenile
inmates within two separate corrections facilities. The Corrections Education Administrator is responsible for
providing a comprehensive education program for the institutions adult and juvenile inmate population which
have diverse educational levels and abilities, and some from a variety of ethnic and socioeconomic
backgrounds. This position along with other correctional institution employees are charged with responsibilities
for maintaining security of the institution. This position performs correctional staff responsibility which precede
all other duties required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
o Supervise Corrections Teacher, Corrections Teaching Assistant, and the Corrections Education Assistant0 Must be able to operate government and Tribal vehicles in compliance with all rules of safety and security.
0 Provide individualized, certified education program to adult/juvenile inmates detained within facilities of
the Gila River Indian Community.
0 Review previous school records of adult/juvenile inmates and provide transcripts to Community and non-
community schools.
0 Provide and/or arrange appropriate inmate testing to determine educational performance and eligibility for
8h grade certificate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
0 Develop curriculum to meet adult/juvenile inmates individual and certi?cation needs for a degree
consistent with State guidelines.
0 Maintain education demographic and statistic records.
0 Provide regular written and verbal feedback to students, school district, and other staff as to student
progress.
0 Provide supervision to Corrections teacher and Corrections teacher assistants on a full-time basis and part-
time supervision to other staff involved in the comprehensive process of the facilitys educational program.
0 Maintain education curriculum, lesson plans, and class schedules.
0 Inspects premises for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs; and controls all classroom materials and
equipment which may be used as potential weapons.Perform other related duties as required.REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY:Working knowledge of demographics and data collection, and or statistical analysis.Ability to work with and teach dangerous adult and juvenile criminal offenders.Ability to operate Correction facility hand held radio.Ability to follow detention/corrections safety and security procedures.Knowledge and Experience in establishing comprehensive strategic plans, based on national and local
initiatives, program goals and priorities.Knowledge and Experience in the preparation, maintenance, and spending of the Tribal and Bureau of
Indian Affairs (BIE) budget for the education and/or recreation programsWorking knowledge of computers, use of computer programs used as educational tools for knowledge of the
Native American culture and the Community.Must be of high moral character, maintain professionalism, and be a good role model both on the job and in
the community during and after working hours.Ability to maintain strict standards of confidentiality.Ability to effectively plan, supervise and coordinate work of others.Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Ability to motivate reluctant learners in a rehabilitation setting and provide a structured learning
environment.Ability to provide Life Skills training to residents approaching the age of majority.Ability to maintain a drug-free work place and addictive-free lifestyle outside of the work place.Ability to apply restraint and self-defense techniques with adult and juvenile inmates.REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Education, Public or Business
Administration, or Criminal Justice and a minimum of ?ve (5) years experience in a detention/corrections
classroom teaching K-12 and GED; minimum of three (3) years supervisory experience in a corrections/detention
facility.Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Sociology, Education, Public or Business
Administration, or Criminal Justice preferred.ADDITIONAL RE! 2UIREMENTS:Required to pass a background check and fingerprint clearance as a condition of employment and must
continue to maintain throughout duration of employment.Background checks are required for positions that involve regular contact with or control over Community
Children in accordance with The Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act, 25 U.S.C.
Sections 3201 through 3210 and C.F.R. Part 63 and positions that have regular contact with the Elderly.
Current State of Arizona Teaching Certification (K-12). (Teaching Certification must be obtained within 24
months from date of hire).Arizona Department of Education Stande Adult Education Certificate (Certificate must be obtained 12
months after hire date).Required to obtain a Tribal Driving permit.Required mandatory reporting pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 2 (7.205), B.Required to attend Title 7 Mandatory Reporting training on a yearly basis.Supervisory, Salaried Position
Reports to Chief Administrator or designee

BENEFITS INFORMATION:
Medical - EPO or PPO Self-Funded Plan utilizing Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona Network Prescription Program Dental - Plan is provided through CIGNA with no deductible for preventive services or $50 (individual)/$150
(family) deductible for basic and major services Vision - plan benefits are provided through SightCare of Arizona and carry a $10 co-pay for exams, zero co-
pay Life and AD&D - We offer voluntary or supplemental life insurance for Employee & Dependents through
METLIFE Group Insurance. GRIC pays the full cost for your Basic Life and AD&D.Other Voluntary Bene?ts -
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Employee Assistance Program 12 Paid Holidays Vacation Leave Sick Leave
Preference in filling vacancies is given to qualified Indian candidates in accordance with the Indian Preference
Act (Title 25, US. Code, Section 472 and 473). The Gila River Indian Community is also committed to achieving
the full and equal opportunity without discrimination because of Race, Religion, Color, Sex, National Origin,
Politics, Marital Status, Physical Handicap, Age or Sexual Orientation. In other than the above, the Gila River
Indian Community is an Equal Opportunity Employer.If you are claiming Preference in one or more of the following categories please attach a copy of the
required documentation to the completed Emplovment Application.Preference for Community Members (with proof of enrollment)Preference for Native Americans (must meet membership requirement of a federally recognized Tribe.)
Preference point for Spouse of Community Member (with proof of spouse enrollment)Preference point for Veteran (must meet statutory requirements)

HUMAN RESOURCES WILL NOT MAKE COPIES OF APPLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS BEING
SUBMITTED.

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