Job No: 543976
Work Type: Full-time
Location: BUCKEYE
Categories: Education/Training
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS, REHABILIATION & REENTRY Our mission is to enhance public safety across Arizona through modern, effective correctional practices and meaningful engagements.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation and Reentry (ADCRR) is committed to creating a safe, secure, and humane correctional system. With public safety top of mind, ADCRR and its more than 8,000 officers and professional staff are driven by a heart for public service and a commitment to deliver perfect effort each day. ADCRR is redefining itself as an agency whose daily work centers on transparency, accountability, and fairness.
CORRECTIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM SUPERVISOR - PRINCIPAL
Job Location:
Address: Education Programs and Community Reentry Division
Arizona State Prison Complex (ASPC) - Lewis
26700 South Highway 85
Buckeye, Arizona 85326
https://corrections.az.gov/
Posting Details:
Salary: $86,568.00
Grade: 1
Closing Date: October 2nd, 2026
Job Summary:
Lead with purpose. Teach with impact. Change lives through education.
The Arizona Department of Corrections, Rehabilitation & Reentry (ADCRR) is seeking a Correctional Education Program Supervisor to lead and oversee education and library services at a prison complex. This role provides direct supervision and mentorship to teachers and library staff, oversees daily program operations, and ensures compliance with contractual, policy, and security requirements.
Working closely with the Regional Education Director, you will play a critical role in delivering high-quality educational programs that support rehabilitation and successful reentry. This is a rewarding opportunity for an experienced education leader ready to make a meaningful and lasting impact through public service.
Job Duties:
Supervises teachers, librarians, and other education staff for the assigned complex
Interviews and participates in the hiring process
Evaluates teacher performance and classroom management through periodic classroom audits
Writes reports, prepares work schedules, and reviews work products
Administers performance appraisals and discipline
Mentors and develops subordinate staff
Manages all aspects of education and library services
Ensures employees have necessary tools and equipment to complete work assignments/projects
Works closely with the Regional Education Director (RED) to ensure consistent and appropriate services are provided
Coordinates or schedules the use of facilities for classes and teaching assignments
Collaborates with colleagues to achieve the Agency and Education Bureau goals
Monitors the delivery of Career Technical Education (CTE) contract services
Ensures programs and services comply with contract stipulations and ADCRR policies, procedures, and security practices
Monitors or tracks teacher work hours and inmate attendance to ensure accurate billing for contracted services
Meets with staff and parents (if a minor) to discuss policies, educational activities, and inmate learning or behavioral problems
Provides counsel and guidance to inmates regarding academic, personal, behavioral, or vocational issues, along with enforcing attendance
Reviews and monitors student attendance records
Conducts research and compiles various required reports and data analyses
Manages a budget and performs other administrative tasks
Completes annual training requirements
Maintains teaching certification
Attends meetings and conferences that require periodic in-state travel
Drives on State business
Performs other duties appropriate to the assignment
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):
Knowledge of:
Contemporary concepts, methods, and practices of education supervision and classroom teaching
Federal and state guidelines, laws, rules, and regulations relating to Education
ADCRR policies and procedures
Computers and software, including Microsoft Office and Google Suites
Principles and practices of management and supervision
Skill in:
Building and maintaining interpersonal relationships
Written and verbal communication
Time management and organization
Conflict resolution
Leadership and motivation
Customer service
Decision-making and problem-solving
Data analysis
Teaching or facilitation
Ability to:
Lift/carry 20 lbs.
Push/pull 20 lbs.
Walk/run .25 miles
Work in a correctional environment
Provide clear and concise direction
Work independently with minimal supervision
Learn, adhere to, and enforce departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Effectively and impartially supervise a diverse group of education professionals
Oversee and manage all education activities within an assigned area
Selective Preference(s):
Pre-Employment Requirements:
Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Must possess a current Arizona Department of Education Teaching Certificate in Elementary, Secondary or Special Education
Current Arizona Department of Public Safety Class I Fingerprint Card
Valid Arizona Drivers License
In an effort to maintain a safe environment, all employees are required to take a Tuberculosis (TB) test during their New Employee Orientation and every year thereafter.
Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation, a drug test, and possibly a medical/physical examination.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements. (https://publicstorage.dc4.pageuppeople.com/1045/ClientPublicFile/3601803f-02e5-4b70-b325-26c8ef309c1b.pdf)
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
Benefits:
We offer an excellent and affordable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees:
Vacation and sick days with 10 paid holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program)
Robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability options
Exceptional retirement program
Optional employee benefits such as deferred compensation plans, credit union membership, and a wellness program
An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave program here (https://hr.az.gov/about/resources/family-leave-expansion) . For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page (https://benefitoptions.az.gov/jobseekers)
Retirement :
Positions in this classification participate in the Correctional Officer Retirement Program (CORP). Fully vested teachers in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) can request a waiver to remain in ASRS
Current ADCRR Employees: Consult with your respective Human Resources Liaison if you are in a different retirement plan than the one indicated above.
Contact Us:
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 255-2430. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation.
