Job description

See the section "To Apply" below for full application requirements. Please note that a cover letter, transcripts, and resume are required for full consideration.

SUMMARY:

• A correctional reentry department promotes public safety and wellbeing by maximizing the educational attainment of the incarcerated population, promoting their personal growth, and enhancing their capacities to succeed upon reentry into the community. The Supervisor of Education oversees and manages educational and reentry programs, services, opportunities, and staff in a New Mexico Corrections Department correctional facility. The Supervisor of Education works closely with facility security and Reentry staff to ensure smooth daily operations of education and reentry programs and services, advocates for student success, translates directives and guidance of the Education Administrator and the parent Reentry Division into action, gathers and prepares data for departmentally mandated performance measures and makes efforts to increase performance, and supervises and supports staff who perform a variety of educational and reentry duties.
• This forty-hour per week position receives compensation competitive to public school administrators, a retirement plan through the Educational Retirement Board (ERB), medical, vision, dental, personal and sick leave. Candidates must be willing to work evenings and weekends in order to accommodate adult learners and achieve departmental goals.
• To apply, please attach (1) a resume, (2) transcripts, and (3) a cover letter that addresses the applicant’s interest in the work of correctional programs and services and how their work history and experience supports their interest. Candidates who fail to provide these attachments may not be considered.
• POSITION: Supervisor of Education

LOCATION: NMCD State Correctional Facility, Penitentiary of New Mexico, Santa Fe, NM

SALARY: Competitive, based on education and experience, $58,800-66,800k per annum

SCHEDULE: Variable eight hours per day scheduled at discretion of supervisor

• Applicants who have lived experience with the criminal justice system will be considered.

Purpose of Position:

• The Supervisor of Education is primarily responsible for the oversight of providing a comprehensive and high-quality suite of programming and services (academic, cognitive, life skills, reentry, vocational) for a correctional institution’s incarcerated population, including students with varying educational levels and abilities.

Educational Requirements:

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required. A higher degree in any field of study from an accredited college or university is preferred.
• Three (3) years of supervisory experience is required.

KEY EMPLOYMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Organizes, plans, implements, and evaluates programming at their facility.
• Responsible for the performance-based metrics and the outcome measures as outlined by the Reentry Division for their facility.
• Supervises and observes instructional staff within the correctional facility and oversees procurement needs and budget for facility programs.
• Establishes and maintains an effective and engaging learning environment, appropriate to the needs and capacities of the students.
• Develops and maintains a positive, collaborative relationship and regular communication with Education Administrator and other Central Office Staff.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with facility administration, staff, incarcerated individuals, visitors and the general public.
• Completes employee evaluations on all staff that are under direct supervision.
• Coaches staff to improve job performance, effectiveness, and satisfaction.
• Oversees the maintenance of accurate, complete and appropriate educational records, the preparation of reports as required by policy, regulations and procedure.
• Uses verbal and written communication in an open, candid and consistent manner; explains concepts and procedures clearly and completely while maintaining attention and interest; displays sensitivity to the unique needs of NMCD student population.
• Instructs as necessary and appropriate.
• Perform related duties as required and assigned in order to meet the needs and goals of the Reentry Division.

Employment Requirements:

• This position is designated as safety sensitive.
• Employment is subject to pre-employment and random testing, in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state law, rules and regulations in relation to alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have reached the age of majority.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which includes daily contact with and supervision of inmates.
• Willingness to work under potentially dangerous circumstances in a correctional facility and maintain strict fidelity to security protocols.

Work Environment:

• 90% indoor – 10% outdoor. Work is done inside the perimeter of a prison and is potentially a very dangerous environment.

Agency Contact: For questions related to this position, please contact Robert Madrid by phone at (505) 629-3389.

Other Information: All employees with the State of New Mexico are required to provide either proof of COVID-19 vaccination or proof of a COVID-19 viral test every week.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $53,872.00 - $70,838.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Fe, NM: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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