Corrections Vocational Instructor

Corrections Vocational Instructor

Final date to receive applications: 9/15/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job Requisition

Pay Grade: 13

Salary: $62,855.52 Annually

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

Location:

3000 Ash Avenue
Pewee Valley, KY 40056 USA

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Education plays a crucial role supporting the Department and the reentry of offenders back into the community. The mission of the Division of Education(Division) is to prepare every offender through the advancement of academic achievement and work ready skillsfor successful reentry.

As education corrections professionals, it is our job to assist in the rehabilitation and reentry of offenders by working within the Department, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety andreduce recidivism rates. The corrections vocational instructor will provide direct instruction in Electrical,and support in planning, facilitating, and coordinating educational opportunities to offenders within the correctional environment.

• Provides targeted instructional vocational services (classroom and performance based) in electrical coursework to adult inmates within a correctional facility.
• Adheres to supporting curriculums, expected learning outcomes, and program requirements (Kentucky Department of Corrections, American Correctional Association [ACA], National Center for Construction and Educational Research [NCCER] etc.);
• Prepares lesson plans using current instructional methodologies for NCCER Core Curriculum, NCCER Your Role in the Green Environment, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Construction, OSHA General Industry, Work Ready Certificate.
• Delivers instruction through multiple modalities using a variety oftechnology platforms i.e., distance, virtual, tablets, smart board, etc.
• Records student attendance daily into the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS); enter student information (demographics, test scores and completion dates) into the appropriate databases; adhere to all policies and procedures of KYDOC (correctional and institutional), ACA, NCCER, OSHA, and other collaborating
  
  Agencies; submit DOC Student Transcripts as required.
• Ensures program completion requirements are met, submit monetary Incentive forms; maintain appropriate record keeping according to policies; review all work for accuracy; maintain accurate inventories (tool,computer, classroom supplies); submit monthly reports and other documents as needed.
• Directly responsible for record keeping, scheduling, and daily operation associated with classroom.
• Maintains accurate and time-sensitive student records and other school-related documentation; all database entries daily; supervises teacher's aides and tool room clerks (inmate supervision) along with providing anorderly, positive, secure, and safe learning environment.
• Progress monitor student achievement; proctor online and written assessments.
• Performs general maintenance services on classroom and shop equipment; responsible for toxic-caustic supplies, tools, and sanitation.
• Maintains order and discipline in a Correctional setting.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.

The ideal candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, organization skills,technology skills, and have displayed the ability to complete work related activities in a professional manner. The ideal candidate should be able to multitask with the ability to plan, pay attention to detail,think critically and analyze data to forecast positive outcomes. This candidate should possess the ability towork well in a team-oriented environment and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department, facility, and Division.

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR

SKILLS:

Three (3) years of trade-related experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for

EXPERIENCE:

Additional education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the trade-related experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for

EDUCATION:

Additional experience in a trade-related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Work is typically performed in a classroom/shop setting within a correctional institution.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.