Education Director

IntroductionThe Department of Corrections is focused on public safety through the custody and supervision of those in our care. Corrections employees have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of others through careers in a variety of fields. Using evidence-based approaches, employees implement lasting change with a positive impact for the people of Wisconsin.The Division of Adult Institution is recruiting to fill a Education Director position. This position is based out of Columbia Correctional Institution (Portage, WI, Columbia County).Position SummaryUnder the general supervision of the Deputy Warden, the Education Director performs advanced professional supervisory oversight in providing student education, training and rehabilitation goals. This position provides direct supervision and educational leadership in the development and administration of comprehensive programs in academic, Wisconsin Technical College System’s (WTCS) career technical educational, Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction (DPI) Adult Basic Education (ABE), and Title 1 Transitional Services, as applicable. In addition, the Education Director directly supervises community living, which includes adult basic education, high school equivalency, post-secondary/career technical (vocation/industrial) education/training, and apprenticeships.This position also supervises and evaluates assigned staff, to include Teachers, Librarians, and other educational and clerical support staff. This position also participates in performing various institution administrative duties and activities that include other correctional programs, multi-disciplinary staffing/teams, student on-the-job training, etc. This position implements Affirmative Action/Civil Rights Compliance plan within areas of responsibility in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Salary InformationThis position is in pay schedule/range 81-02 with an annual salary of $92934- $111092, plus excellent benefits. Pay on appointment for current state employees may vary according to the applicable pay transaction provisions of the Compensation Plan, Wisconsin Administrative Code, and statutes. A 2-year Career Executive trial period is required.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/personal time, nine paid holidays, and ample accrued sick time that rolls over each year.Insurance: Excellent and affordable health, dental, vision, and life insurance. An exceptional pension plan with employer match and lifetime retirement paymentAn optional tax advantaged 457 retirement savings planDOC is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.The Well Wisconsin Program helps participants set health and well-being goals, track progress, stay motivated, and earn incentives.Our Employee Assistance Program that offers employees and their immediate family dependents a variety of tools, resources, and professional consultation services to support their health, goals, and overall well-beingMore information about State of Wisconsin benefits. To help you understand what your benefit package would be worth, please see the Total Rewards Calculator here.Job DetailsApplicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without DOC sponsorship) at the time of application.The Department of Corrections will conduct criminal background checks on applicants prior to selection. Upon hire, all new DOC employees are subject to fingerprinting. Any applicant who is offered employment in a position which requires a pre-employment drug screen must pass the screen as a contingency of employment.QualificationsThe qualifications listed below will be evaluated in the first step of the selection process and must be clearly described in the letter of qualification and resume:Minimally Qualified Applicants Will Have ExperienceA Bachelor’s degree in an educational related program (e.g. Teaching, content specialist with teaching minor, psychology with an instructional minor, school counseling, etc.) . Experience performing supervision or lead worker related activities (e.g. assigning, directing, and/or evaluating work; disciplinary matters, hiring, providing training/mentoring, etc.).  Experience working with internal and external stakeholders on education matters and ensure effective utilization of other education program resources. In addition to the above, well qualified applicants will have experience:Experience teaching in a classroom or institution of higher education.  Experience planning, developing, and/or administering educational programs. Experience working in a security setting How To ApplyTo apply, click on “Apply for Job” to start the application process. Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.Your letter of qualifications and resume are very important parts of your application and should detail your training and experience related to the qualifications listed in the job posting. Limit to a maximum of 2 pages each. For instructions on developing your resume of qualifications for your application and what should be included in these materials, review the resume building assistance document.Submitted material will be evaluated and the most qualified applications will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring for available vacancies.Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application as described above by the stated date. Apply through the “Careers” tile on your ESS Portal.The State of Wisconsin is proud an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds . We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program. Once determined eligible, please send a follow up email with the HR Specialist below to indicate interest in this job announcement.Questions can be directed to Adriana Sierra, Human Resources Specialist – Senior, at adriana.sierra@wisconsin.gov.Deadline to ApplyOnline applications and materials must be submitted by 11:59pm on May 25, 2026.For general wisc.jobs user information and technical assistance, please see the wisc.jobs Commonly Asked Questions page. Some users report better performance when using the Chrome browser.