Job Description

Overview Education Director role at Wisconsin Department of Corrections. The Education Director provides direct supervision and educational leadership to staff teaching Adult Basic Education, Special Education, and Wisconsin Technical College System Career/Technical Education programs. This position supervises and evaluates assigned staff and participates in institution administration. It also implements Affirmative Action/Civil Rights Compliance within the areas of responsibility in compliance with Federal and State laws. Salary Information This position is in pay schedule and range 81-02 with a starting pay of $44.68 – $53.41/hour. Pay will be set in accordance with the Compensation Plan and Wisconsin Administrative Code in effect at the time of hire. This position may receive supplemental (add-on) pay adjustments for additional credits relevant to the position beyond those required for certification, ranging from $0.97/hour to $2.97/hour, based on credits and professional development actions as allowed in Section A (4.12) of the Compensation Plan. A two-year Career Executive trial period will be required, or for those with permanent status as a Career Executive, a twelve-month probationary period may be required instead. In addition to meaningful and rewarding work, we offer a competitive benefits package featuring: Substantial leave time including at least 3.5 weeks of vacation to start, 9 paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year. Health, dental, vision, and life insurance. A pension plan including a lifetime retirement payment. An optional tax-advantaged 457 retirement savings plan. The Well Wisconsin Program for health and well-being goals, progress tracking, motivation, and incentives. Employee Assistance Program for employees and their immediate family. DOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Summary of State of Wisconsin employment benefits (link provided in original posting). Job details: This position is not eligible for remote work and will be on-site. Anticipated schedule is Monday – Friday 7:45 AM – 4:30 PM. This position is FLSA Exempt. Travel is not anticipated on a regular basis, but some travel may occur for training, meetings, conferences, or similar events. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The Department of Corrections may conduct pre-employment drug screens and background checks, including fingerprinting upon hire. See the State Employee Handbook for more information. Qualifications

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Minimally Qualified Applicants Will Have Experience as an educator in a public, private or correctional setting school system Experience developing curriculum or programs for high school or HSED/GED completion Experience performing supervision or lead worker-related activities In addition to the above, well-qualified applicants will have: A Master’s degree in Education or related field Experience supervising educators in a public, private or correctional setting Experience with college and vocational level program development and accreditation Experience with evidence-based practices and quality improvement How To Apply To apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Submit your application with a resume and letter of qualifications detailing your experience related to the listed qualifications. Materials are limited to a maximum of 2 pages each. The state processes and guidance are provided in the posting and related resources. Submitted materials will be evaluated by a panel of job experts and the most qualified applicants will be invited to the next step. Permanent classified employees eligible for transfer or voluntary demotion must complete the application process to be considered. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability may apply through the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. For more information, contact the HR office. Deadline to Apply: Online application and materials must be submitted by 11:59 pm on Monday, October 13, 2025. Questions can be directed to the HR Specialist at the address provided in the posting. Job Details Seniority level: Director Employment type: Full-time Job function: Education and Training Industries: Government Administration Notes: This content reflects the information in the original posting while removing extraneous boilerplate and formatting inconsistencies. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wisconsin Department of Corrections

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Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Trial period, Monday to Friday,

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