Correctional Educator in Newport, Vermont

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Overview

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.

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.