Correctional Educator in Newport, Vermont

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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.
If you would like more information about this position, please
contact[email protected].

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

Environmental Factors

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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Special 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.

DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) Requirements

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 Requ rements: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.

Total Compensation

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

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