Title: Principal: Coffeewood Correctional Center #ED001
State Role Title: Education Administrator III
Hiring Range: $78,063.00 - $144,417.00
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Coffeewood Correctional Center
Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
To provide educational leadership, supervision, and guidance to facilitate cost effective and quality educational programs in compliances with the standards of the Department of Corrections (DOC) Education’s policies and procedures.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of the current educational theory and practices; knowledge of educational administration; general knowledge of state and federal guidelines relating to regular and special education; school law; and school finance. Demonstrated ability to plan, supervise and evaluate educational & Library programs. Effective oral and written communication skill and the willingness to accept and demonstrated ability to collaborate with and manage people effectively. Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a complex educational facility. Proficient with PC and Microsoft Office software.
Must have a valid Virginia Teaching Certificate. A Master Degree in Education or relevant field from an accredited college or university and a valid Postgraduate Teaching License with an endorsement in Administration and Supervision. Several years of teaching experience is required. Experience working with multi-discipline educational programs is required. Experience with and knowledge of the current educational theory and practices; Experience in and knowledge of educational administration, state and federal guidelines relating to regular and special education, school law, and school finance. Experience and ability of managing library including planning, supervising, and evaluating educational & Library programs. Effective oral and written communication skill and the willingness to accept and ability to deal effectively with a variety of personalities. Demonstrated ability to lead and direct a complex educational facility.
Demonstrated ability to complete the Virginia Ethics Council Conflict of Interest (COI) filing within two (2) business days of hire and annually thereafter, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 2.2-3100.
Ability to complete COI training within two (2) months of hire and every other year thereafter, as required by Code of Virginia § 2.2-3132.
Note: Successful candidates are responsible for any renewal points to maintain a teaching license under the guidelines of Virginia Department of Education to comply with the requirements for continued employment in this position. If seeking reciprocity from another state, candidates must submit all documentation for a Virginia Teaching License within 90 days of employment and satisfy all requirements within a year.
Additional Considerations
Superintendent's license from the Virginia Department of Education (VADOE). Several years of Correctional experience in teaching and managing educational and library programs in correctional or other alternative setting. Knowledge of/Experience in personal and performance management strongly desired. Knowledge of correctional education or other alternative setting is preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
If selected as a finalist with the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC), candidates can expect the following:
Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program | Virginia Department of Veterans Services
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 540-829-6483
Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
