Education Specialist
Colorado Judicial Branch (Denver, Colorado)

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Colorado Judicial Branch –
Education Specialist

 

The Colorado Judicial Branch is seeking a seasoned instructional designer/curriculum developer with strong experience in legal/professional education programs to create educational programs, materials and curriculum for Colorado Judicial Branch Judicial Officers and employees.  We are looking for a person to manage the development of a wide array of judicial education programs and resources to serve the needs of a diverse judicial audience.  This position will be involved in all aspects of course development, from needs analysis, through design, implementation, roll-out, and evaluation.  Preferred applicants will be graduates of an accredited law school and possess a certificate of admission to the Bar of the State of Colorado.  In addition, preferred applicants are eligible to practice law before the courts of the State of Colorado. 

 

Interested candidates must have experience in:

Adult Learning Theories Instructional DesignFamiliarity with legal education practices Development of E-learning programs utilizing web development software (desired, but not mandatory) Conference Management

 

All candidates should be able to prioritize, plan, coordinate, and execute multiple tasks within assigned deadlines. Have the ability to maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers and skills in communication and coordination within a team environment.

 

We are seeking applicants who want to contribute in continuing to make the Judicial Branch the ‘employer of choice’ in Colorado.  In addition, our desire is to hire professionals who consistently demonstrate integrity, embrace change, and contribute to the bottom line success of their smaller work team and the larger goals of the organization.  If you are seeking a solid career opportunity where the average judicial employee has tenure of 10+ years of service, we hope this is the opportunity for which you have been seeking. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compensation: $4,958 - $6,644/Month

Position Opening Date: June 20, 2008

Position Closing Date: July 18, 2008

 

Benefits include:

ü                 Health Insurance

ü                 Dental Insurance

ü                 Basic Life & AD&D Insurance (State-paid benefit)

ü                 Optional Life Insurance

ü                 Short-term Disability (State-paid benefit)

ü                 Long-term Disability

ü                 Flexible Spending Accounts

ü                 Health Savings Accounts offered with high deductible Health Plan

ü                 Retirement Choice*

·        Defined contribution or Defined benefit plan

ü                 Supplemental Retirement Options (Dependent upon Retirement

          Choice)

·        401(k) and/or 457 Plan

ü                 Colorado State Employees’ Credit Union

ü                 Generous Paid Time Off

ü                 Ten paid holidays

ü                 Extended Sick Leave

ü                 Worker’s Compensation

ü                 Colorado State Employee’s Assistance Plan

ü                 Employee Discount Program

 

How to Apply:

·        The required Judicial Branch application form is available at http://www.courts.state.co.us/jobs/jobannounce.cfm.  Reference the ‘Education Specialist’ job posting. 

 

·        Submit employment application form and resume to:

          Kent J. Wagner, JD
          Staff Development Administrator
          1301 Pennsylvania Street, Suite 300
          Denver, CO 80203

 

 

Job Description

 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Develops educational material and curriculum utilizing current educational practices for delivery to Colorado Judicial Officers and Branch employees.

 

DISTINGUISHING FACTORS

The Education Specialist classification is distinguished from the Training Administrator classification by the stronger emphasis on training and facilitating courses. The Education Specialist will not have responsibility for policy development for the unit.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION

Coordinates with committees, court and probation managers, supervisors, and employees in the design and development of training curriculum and course material. May chair committees charged with developing training courses.

 

Assists in planning and organizing education and training events, including coordinating with other divisions, securing training location, lodging, materials, and trainers. 

 

Collects evaluations at the closing of training, compiles results and provides reports on training effectiveness. Identifies trends in training evaluations and makes recommendations.

 

Provides training and presentations and facilitates discussions in a learning format independently or as a co-trainer/facilitator. Adjusts training to fit participant needs.

 

Communicates effectively with judges, probation and court staff, other governmental agencies, private contractors, and the public.

 

Creates reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other materials in a timely manner. 

 

Remains current with training concepts, trends, and technology.

 

Attends meetings and training as required.

 

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No formal supervisory responsibility. Responsibility for one's own work product and work within a unit performing similar functions. Rarely provides lead function, advice, or explains work instructions to other employees or volunteers.

 

QUALIFICATIONS   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical and environmental conditions required of the employee on the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree from a four year college or university and three years of training or comparable work experience.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach with hands and arms and perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is subject to many interruptions and may be required to handle multiple calls and inquiries at once. The employee must cooperatively operate in a team environment or independently as required. The noise level is usually moderate.