Correctional Education Coordinator

Overview Under limited supervision, the Correctional Education Coordinator at Clarinda Correctional Facility (CCF) is responsible for supervising the Corrections Education instructors, developing, implementing, recording, and coordinating all educational activities within the facility as required by the Iowa Department of Corrections and Iowa Western Community College. Duties also include teaching incarcerated individuals, development of curriculum, methods of instruction, assessment, and maintenance of records. Responsibilities Provide leadership and coordination of CCF educational services, supervising offender education programs including ABE, HISET, ESL, and vocational training. Represent the IWCC education program in collaboration with CCF leadership, the Director of Community Education, and the Iowa Department of Corrections. Manage student enrollment, orientation, assessment, placement, testing, and advising related to educational opportunities and program requirements. Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate instructional staff and offender education aides. Oversee daily program operations, including academic schedules, instructor assignments, materials, space, and staffing needs. Maintain accurate student records, attendance, contact hours, and required documentation. Prepare and submit required monthly, quarterly, and annual reports to IWCC, CCF, and DOC. Ensure compliance with custody, security, HR, budget, reporting, and accreditation standards, including coordination with DOC and CEA monitoring processes. Coordinate communication and collaboration among IWCC, CCF, DOC, and support services to ensure program effectiveness. Participate in meetings, required trainings, professional development, instructional duties, and other duties as assigned while demonstrating IWCC’s mission, vision, and values. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree; successful teaching experience required. Candidates must pass CCF security clearance and be able to graduate from the Iowa Department of Corrections Training Academy. A current Iowa standard teaching license is preferred but not required. Candidates with prior corrections, adult education, or at-risk teaching experience are preferred. Candidates with project management and/or supervisory experience are preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to articulate in small and large group settings with diverse groups. Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, meet deadlines, maintain paper and electronic files, and produce error-free final products. Excellent customer service skills. Proficient use of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to read, write and speak English fluently. Enthusiastic and dedicated to helping others; able to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, customer-oriented team. Professional in communications, appearance, relationships, and responsiveness; positive attitude. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality; self-starter with minimal supervision. Regular, prompt, and reliable attendance. Physical Demands Normal office environment. Medium work (lift 11-30 lbs). Other Physical Requirements Frequent sitting for extended periods; use of hands to operate computer keyboard, telephone, and basic office equipment. Regularly required to talk and hear. Ability to drive company-owned or personal vehicle. Cognitive Requirements Reading, writing, calculating; social interaction skills; reasoning/analysis; works with minimal supervision. Benefits / Other Comprehensive benefits package, including employer-paid time off, up to 19 paid holidays, additional 88 hours of paid time off in the summer, vacation & sick time; employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance; HSA with match; IPERS pension plan with employer match; reduced summer schedule; access to wellness facility; employee concierge services; and other voluntary benefits. Employer Iowa Western Community College (IA) Address: 2700 College Rd, Council Bluffs, IA 51503 Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr Iowa Western Community College