Education Aide
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EOE/AA,
WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: EDUCATION AIDE
EXEMPTION STATUS: NON -EXEMPT
SECTION: PROGRAM
CIVIL SERVICE CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED
LOCATION: 18200 STATE ROUTE 4, MARYSVILLE, OHIO 43040
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 HOURS/WEEK DATE: 09/2017
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB FUNCTION: Under the direct supervision of the Education Coordinator, the Education Aide implements educational services including, but not limited to, literacy, general education development (GED), and post-secondary education. Tutors basic skills individually or in small groups, assists in the computer lab, administers assessments, and does required record-keeping and document maintenance. The Education Aide is expected to participate in activities which foster a safe and secure environment that is conducive to the goals and mission of the West Central Community Correctional Facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. ADMINISTRATIVE
- Assists the Education Coordinator in on-going development of agency’s education goals & objectives;
- Participates in supervisor, team/section, and all-staff meetings as scheduled;
- Assures that facility policies & procedures are established and maintained in accordance with all applicable governing boards and federal, state & local authority;
- Acts as a spokesperson for the facility’s educational services;
- Collects, prepares, submits timely reports as requested;
- Serves as a liaison to other programs and facility components.
2. PROGRAM OPERATIONS
- Tutors residents in level/subject appropriate material;
- Assists with educational assessments of residents;
- Selects and recommends appropriate educational materials;
- Monitors education records according to policy and accreditation standards and grant compliance;
- Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed in the operation of the facility.
- Administers GED examinations following guidelines and policies of test administration.
4. FACILITY OPERATIONS
- Monitors residents and ensures that all operational policies and procedures are followed;
- Supplements facility coverage as needed for operational safety and security;
- Utilizes audio-visual and computer equipment appropriately, on an as-needed basis;
- Creates and maintains a working environment for effective communication among staff.
5. COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL FUNCTIONS
- Each employee understands his/her role in using cognitive behavioral interventions and develops the necessary competencies to successfully function in the program.
6. PROGRAM EVALUATION
- Maintains accurate and ongoing data relevant to student progress and facility standards;
- Participates in continuous quality improvement activities relevant to educational services.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Working knowledge of present and evolving comprehensive, competent adult education;
- Interpersonal communication skills required to engage and sustain working relationships with residents, residents’ families, staff, community resources and the general public;
- Knowledge of, and ability to implement, problem-solving principles and instruction techniques appropriate to a correctional environment;
- Ability to read and prepare reports, mastery of written communication;
- High school diploma or its equivalent;
- Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License required;
- Skill in the use of personal computers and related education and office software.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Potential exists for exposure to disease/illness;
- This is a minimum-security facility; therefore, all outside access doors are locked at all times.
All the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related tasks as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.