Louisiana Department of
Public Safety & Corrections –
Corrections Services
HEADQUARTERS OFFICES
Baton Rouge, LA
This position will be domiciled at Headquarters.
THIS POSITION IS A JOB APPOINTMENT
This posting is for a temporary job appointment lasting up to four years;
however, should a permanent position become available,
the employee may be converted to a probational appointment.
Note regarding the advertised pay range: The maximum amounts listed are the maximum salary amounts a person can make at each level over their career and not the amount we are allowed to pay a new hire.
This posting may be used to fill other positions such as:
Why work for DOC?
The primary responsibility of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Coordinator is to provide regional oversight of assigned CTE programs operating in state prisons and local jails housing state inmates. Additionally, the incumbent of this position will work with business, industry, the Louisiana Community and Technical College System (LCTCS) Providers, and other colleges and universities to expand and enhance quality programs that meet the needs of the participants and the geographical area in which the facility is located. This position will establish relationships with various stakeholders to ensure that participants are employable in high wage, high demand positions upon release.
Examples of work:
Specific duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
40%
Visit assigned facilities regularly to provide training, resources, and expertise to faculty and staff.
Conduct formal and informal monitoring visits for program quality and compliance with all credentialing bodies and regulations.
Works with the education staff at the facility to determine programming needs.
Ensure that all property and equipment is properly labeled, and inventoried upon receipt.
Identify and apply for grants applicable to Career and Technical Education programming.
Research and remain abreast of trends, or newly approved Industry Based Certifications by attending conferences, trainings, job fairs, etc. related to CTE locally and nationally.
Assist assigned training sites to provide independent CTE test administration when needed and/or provide expertise and training to exam proctors.
30%
Develop pathways to employment aligned with the Workforce Innovations Opportunities Act (WIOA) and “in demand” occupations in the region where participants are returning.
Assist in development of partnerships and communication with stakeholders/partners.
Meet with institutions to determine program implementation in facilities statewide.
Assist with creation of and renewal of Memo of Understandings (MOU).
Research and recommend grants applicable to Career and Technical Education programming. –
Assist assigned training sites to provide independent IBC test administration when needed and/or provide expert assistance and training to IBC exam proctors
Work closely with the State CTE Coordinator to ensure program plans are relevant, are of quality, and are sustainable to ensure program success for all parties.
Assist in providing insight in regards to policy, Department Regulations, legislation, etc. to the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Reentry, Education, and Chaplaincy, State Education Director, and State CTE Coordinator when necessary.
30%
Work closely with education staff at the facility to assist in screening of tutors and students to maintain required cohort quantities and wait lists.
Train facility staff in reading TABE Scores to determine eligibility into various programs.
Input data and monitor program effectiveness by studying outcomes using reports such as number of completions, graduates, employment data, student retention, etc.
Research innovative resources to add to the online Department’s Learning Management System (LMS).
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The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections - Corrections Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on any non-merit factor including disability.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Megan Coco
Human Resources Department
HeadquartersPEEmployees@la.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any of the following will qualify:
1. A baccalaureate degree plus four years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.
2. A master's degree plus three years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.
3. A master's degree in education plus two years of professional level experience in teaching or education; or in a public or private sector setting.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
A master's degree plus thirty graduate hours will substitute for one year of the required experience.
An Educational Specialist Degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
A Ph.D. or Ed. D will substitute for two years of the required experience.
NOTE:
Advanced degrees will substitute for a maximum of two years of the required experience.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
FUNCTION OF WORK:
Develops and implements all aspects of smaller scope education programs or all aspects of a specific area for larger scope education programs.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Advanced.
SUPEVISION RECEIVED:
Broad from an Education Consultant Supervisor, Education Division Director, or higher-level professional.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May provide functional supervision over Local Education Agencies and lower-level professionals.
LOCATION OF WORK:
Predominantly located at the Department of Education. Other locations may be approved by SCS.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from the Education Consultant 2 by the presence of high-level programmatic responsibility over all aspects of an education program.
Differs from the Education Consultant 4 by the absence of serving as the sole senior staff assistant to an Education Program Manager/higher level Education official or subject matter authority-witness/program developer and/or researcher.
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
May serve as lead worker of a unit with responsibility for the development and implementation of all aspects of an educational program affecting populations such as students, teachers, principals, central office personnel, and ancillary/support personnel in the public school systems, special schools, nonpublic schools, public and private colleges and universities, technical colleges, local neglected and delinquent institutions, and state correctional institutions; and individuals from other profit and nonprofit agencies, organizations, and institutions.
Reviews work and provide input on evaluation of performance of subordinate personnel involved in a program.
Determines program goals and objectives, develops plans to effectively implement the specified program.
Communicates the needs of the Local Education Agencies in the region to the Regional Service Center Director and State Director.
Provides technical assistance daily via telephone, letters, visits, etc. to parents, teachers, administrators, university personnel and other agency personnel regarding issues involving services/programs in the assigned Regional Service Center.
Updates the Superintendents of the local school systems from the assigned Regional Service Center, on a regular basis, regarding services and current issues.
Works with other Department of Education staff to maintain current information about state and federal programs in order to provide leadership and oversight for related services in the assigned Regional Service Center.
Advises and provides technical assistance to local superintendents of education, other educators, and other persons outside the field of education on programs, policies, procedures, laws, and regulations; and answers questions and assists in the resolution of problems.
Researches, designs, implements, and evaluates current and long-range plans, rules, regulations, guidelines, and policies for the program(s) in accordance with federal or state laws and policies.
Designs, develops, and pilots, programs and research projects on the basis of national/state reports, trends, economic conditions, future needs, educational research findings, and state and federal legislative or policy developments.
Serves as a team leader to assists schools and school systems in securing the best possible results for their efforts by building the capacity of school and system teams.
Develops evaluation designs to measure the quality and effectiveness of program(s) and their impact on students.
Plans, conducts, and evaluates staff development and in-service training (including national, state, and regional workshops, hearings, conferences) for personnel in the Department of Education, local education agencies, colleges and universities, technical colleges, correctional schools and institutions, as well as churches, civil associations, business and industry groups, special committees and task forces, professional associations and organizations, special interest groups, parents, and other citizens.
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