Education Technician

Full Job Description

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities.

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements: Education: GL-06 and GL-07: As a general rule, education is not creditable above GL-05 for most positions covered by this standard; however, graduate education may be credited in those few instances where the graduate education is directly related to the work of the position.

OR Experience: GL-06 and GL-07: You must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade.

To be creditable, this experience must have equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position and must typically be in or related to the position to be filled.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are: GL-06: Experience in maintaining and controlling education/training records and files, processing incoming and outgoing materials such as correspondence, memorandum and reports ensuring all related reporting requirements are met.

Experience utilizing a variety of automated or computer-based systems in extracting and compiling data.

Experience handling requests for information, providing technical support in budgetary and time and attendance areas, and compiling statistical reports.

GL-07: Experience preparing spreadsheets and reports used for educational or other related purposes and assisting in the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of educational programs.

Experience conducting educational surveys, evaluating training programs, developing training materials for training courses or training programs.

Making recommendations for improvements, assisting teachers and instructors.

Experience providing technical support and have working knowledge of audio-visual equipment, reproduction machines, and business-related equipment.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.** Major Duties:

Responsible for providing technical support and assistance in all aspects of the education departments operation.

Assists with the maintenance and control of the Education Department records and files, and assists with ensuring that all reporting requirements are met.

Responsible for keying education information in the Education Data System (EDS) based on information provided by professional staff.

Records and maintains budgetary data and financial records and is able to provide statistical information to supervisors and staff members.

Along with all other correctional institution employees, incumbent is charged with responsibility for maintaining security of the institution.

The staff correctional responsibilities precede all others required by this position and are performed on a regular and recurring basis.