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KDOC Adult Education Navigator
Career Insights for Adult Basic Education / Literacy Instructor
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What they do
An Adult Basic Education or Literacy Instructor works with adults, including young adults who are out of school, to improve literacy and strengthen basic skills in reading, writing and math. Helps students to learn English or gain a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Assesses students' educational levels, skills and goals, and differentiates instruction as needed for adults at different levels in one class. May focus on basic skills as needed for a particular occupation, or assist students with developing study skills or job search skills, or help students connect with social services.
$53,609 / year median in Kansas
+1% projected growth
Job Description
KDOC Adult Education Navigator Job no: 498432
Work type: Full-time Hourly
Location:
West Park (WPK)
Categories:
Administrative Professional Position:
KDOC Adult Education Navigator Department:
Workforce Development & Continuing Education Type of Position:
Full-time Hourly Exemption Status:
Non-Exempt Work Schedule, Hours per week: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, 40 hours per week Opportunity for hybrid schedule:
No Starting Salary Range:
$20.93 - $26.94 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.
Position Summary:
The Adult Education Navigator supports incarcerated and returning citizens in accessing adult education, vocational training, and postsecondary opportunities. This position plays a critical role in helping individuals navigate educational pathways during incarceration and reintegration, ensuring continuity of services, and coordinating with KDOC staff and community partners. This is a full-time, 40-hour per week position, located at Lansing Correctional facility. This position will report to Lansing Correctional Facility Education Coordinator.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in education, social services, criminal justice, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in adult education, reentry services, case management, or related work.
Availability for occasional travel and flexible scheduling as needed.
The incumbent must be able to lift 25 pounds.
Ability to pass a KDOC background check and work onsite at Lansing Correctional Facility. Position details include but are not limited to:
Student Transition and Support Services:
Supports individuals in transitioning into community-based adult education programs, vocational training, apprenticeships, and postsecondary degree programs.
Provides information on enrollment, financial aid, and community resources. Coordinates with community partners to ensure continuity of educational progress after release.
Engages students who complete their high school equivalency to explore further education, training, or workforce opportunities.
Assists students with obtaining high school and postsecondary transcripts while maintaining confidentiality of student records.
Reentry and Education/Employment Pathway Development:
Collaborates with counselors, reentry navigators, community corrections staff, and multidisciplinary teams to develop individualized education and employment pathways for incorporation into reentry plans, aligned with students' career interests, credentials, and long-term goals.
Employment and External Partner Coordination:
Coordinates with career navigators, parole officers, and community partners to support students' transition from education into employment aligned with their training and skills.
Educational Continuity Across Facilities:
Coordinates with receiving facilities to transfer educational information and documentation when a student transfers, ensuring uninterrupted continuation of the student's education.
Documentation, Data Reporting, and Professional Participation:
Reviews monthly education assistance data reports to identify and conduct outreach to individuals nearing release.
Documents case notes, navigation services, and student competency in Athena, Chronos, and LACES in accordance with KDOC standards.
Participate in monthly facility meetings, statewide education network meetings, and quarterly KDOC meetings and trainings to coordinate services and share program updates.
Other duties as assigned:
Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.
•Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions. Benefits Category For Full‑time
Employees:
Health insurance with some employer paid options.
Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
14 days of paid holidays
Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
And many more!
About JCCC:
Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture - not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.
Mission:
JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.
Vision:
JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.