Education Services Coordinator

Salary : $61,152.00 - $82,056.00 Annually

Location : Orange County, CA

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 2752GE-1123-060 (O)

Department: Sheriff/Coroner

Opening Date: 11/09/2023

CAREER DESCRIPTIONEDUCATION SERVICES COORDINATOR

In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:

Effective June 28, 2024 - 4.25% increase

Effective June 27, 2025 - 4.00% increase

This recruitment is open to the public, on a continuous basis, until the needs of the department have been met. Please be advised this recruitment may close at 11:59 p.m. any day of the week and it is recommended that interested candidates apply immediately.Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements, and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List to fill a vacancy in this class until the next recruitment. RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Under general supervision, coordinates educational services for inmates in the OC Sheriff's correctional system. Develops class schedules, prepares reports detailing instructional activities, and coordinates registration of students. Provides direction in planning, coordination, supervision, and administration of policies and procedures in education services. Coordinates and administers video tape viewing and testing services. Advises students, reviews, researches and requests new materials, maintains records and prepares a variety of reports as requested. Ensures programs conducted are operated effectively and efficiently to achieve institutional goals.

THE DEPARTMENT
The Orange County Sheriff's Department is among the largest in the nation, providing exemplary law enforcement services focused on a collaborative, dedicated and innovative approach to public safety. The more than 3,800 sworn and professional staff, along with more than 800 reserve personnel, are committed to serving the needs of Orange County. The Department consists of six organizational Commands comprised of 23 Divisions. Together, these Commands and Divisions provide services including land, air and sea-based patrol, custody operations, investigative services, emergency management, coroner services, forensics and specialty operations, among an extensive list of other public safety services.

THE DIVISION
The Sheriff's Correctional Programs and Services Unit of the Inmate Services Division provide inmates the opportunity for an effective rehabilitative experience while incarcerated, without cost to taxpayers. Inmate programs and services related to rehabilitation opportunities are mandated by the California Code of Regulations, Title 15 "Minimum Jail Standards" and related case law. These activities are planned, coordinated, conducted, and evaluated at each OCSD jail facility by the Correctional Programs and Services staff. Typical programs include certified education in academic studies, vocational education training and life skill classes such as Parenting and Job Development. The Programs and Services Unit also provide opportunities for personal change, including programs focusing on substance abuse recovery, domestic violence, anger management, library services, religious and inspirational programs and pre-release preparation and assistance as well as post release services - all designed to maximize the chances of an inmate's successful transition to the community at release and to help reduce recidivism.

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Orange County Sheriff's Department, Inmate Services Division, has a need for a Education Services Coordinator. An incumbent typically coordinates inmate educational services at one or more facilities within the Sheriff's correctional system. This responsibility includes testing, verification, reporting, record keeping and correspondence with State/Authorized test center officials for G.E.D. or other certification of qualified inmates at the assigned facility(ies). The work regularly involves instructing other staff on administering education program services and keeping records. An incumbent has continuing responsibility for the security of all test materials and the accuracy and technical correctness of all reports and records pertaining to correctional educational activities at the assigned facilities subject to review by supervision for conformance to departmental, State and federal policies and procedures.

IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of experience: working with adult students, college instructors, and security personnel, in a correctional setting, in planning, assigning, and supervising work in administering group instruction, experience conducting assessment, testing, preparing courses of study and daily lesson plans; counseling students as to their academic progress in the classroom; possess experience being around inmates; controlling and managing materials and equipment that may be used as potential weapons.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSGeneral Knowledge of:

• Principles and methods of administering written tests and scoring and analyzing test results
  
• State and federal requirements for certification of individual educational attainment
  
• Principles and methods of interviewing and counseling individuals regarding educational goals, attainment and requirements
  
• Techniques and methods of instructing others and obtaining their cooperation in accomplishing moderately complex tasks
  
• Principles of operation of videotape playback equipment

• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing
  
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with inmates and staff, and elicit cooperation from others in carrying out planned activities
  
• Learn, interpret and apply detailed rules and regulations
  
• Prepare detailed and accurate records and reports
  
• Operate movie and video tape projectors, recorders and other audiovisual equipment