Correctional Educator

The Vermont Department Of Corrections is looking for Correctional Educators at Northern State Correctional Facility in Newport. Correctional Educators teach incarcerated adult students in small classes using specially designed curriculum adapted for individual education levels. Adult Basic Education courses include reading, writing, arithmetic, speaking, listening, and study skills. Secondary courses include science, English language arts, mathematics, global citizenship, art, health, and career & technical education. General Education Development (GED) course work is taught in science, social studies, math, and literacy.

Correctional Educators plan and develop personalized learning plans for adult students informed by transcripts, assessments, and prior learning. In their advising role, this position provides individual guidance and direction toward educational goals. They prepare, administer, and score specialized and standardized assessments. Correctional Educators work as a member of a local Educational Support Team (EST), IDEA, 504, and other specialized curriculum teams.

Other duties include reviewing and analyzing educational practices and procedures, curriculum review, and making recommendations to ensure established educational standards are met. They also maintain student progress, attendance, and related records within the student information system. The State of Vermont reimburses employees for licensing and certification fees required to perform job duties. For this position, educators with social studies and/or guidance backgrounds are preferred but not required.

This position, Correctional Educator (Job Requisition #51484), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Dana.Lesperance@vermont.gov.

Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in an institutional setting with constant exposure to and interaction with correctional facility residents. Security is a constant concern. Some travel may be necessary for which a valid driver's license and private means of transportation is necessary. Inmates may at times be belligerent and threatening, creating some potential for physical danger.

Bachelor's degree AND Vermont Department of Education educator's license Level I or II OR eligibility to obtain Vermont educator's license within 6 months of hire.

Note: Individual positions have specific educational licensure requirements.

Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.

In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information. Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse. By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete. The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment. You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here. Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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