Education Director

GEO Group is hiring a full-time Education Director in Lawrenceville, VA at a correctional facility. Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation. This is your opportunity to join our growing team.

We offer:

Pay: $79,000.00 year

Shift: First

Benefits:

Employees working a full-time schedule will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family.

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, paid holidays, flexible spending account, life insurance, health savings accountTuition reimbursement, reduced tuition rates, employee discounts, employee assistance program, pet insurance, disability insurance, paid training, and moreAdvancement opportunities and continued training

Location: LAWRENCEVILLE CORRECTIONAL CENTER, 1607 Planters Rd, Lawrenceville, VA 23868

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
• Confers with teaching, administrative, and private curriculum contractor to plan and implement a program designed to meet the needs of the inmate population.
• Visits classroom to observe effectiveness of instructional methods and materials.
• Evaluates classroom instructional techniques and suggests methods for improvement.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with colleges, community organizations, and other schools to coordinate educational services.
• Confers with Federal, State and local school officials to develop programs and curricula and to establish guidelines for the facility's academic and social education programs.
• Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and selection of educational personnel.
• Prepares budget requests for educational and recreational programs, reviews orders for school supplies and recreational equipment. Conducts follow-up studies to evaluate the effectiveness of academic and social education programs.
• Formulates plans and policies for educational programming and submits them to the Assistant Facility Administrator-Programs for approval.
• Advises facility administration on implementation of applicable State and Federal programs and procedures.
• Prepares and submits a comprehensive program budget.
• Directly supervises education and recreation staff and is responsible for conducting employee evaluations for subordinates as required. Performs other duties typical of a manger including, but not limited to hiring, discipline, mentoring and improving work processes.
• Initiates disciplinary action for subordinates or inmates as necessary.
• Prepares records and reports.
• Performs duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Master’s degree in Education or a related field.Acquire a Jailers License through successful completion of Basic Jail School and passing required TCLEOSE exam.Successfully complete training in firearm proficiency.Two (2) years of classroom teaching experience and educational supervisory experience.Excellent oral and written communication skills

Join a Community That Cares

Joining GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions

---