Doc Cte Instructor Job Ripley area,Tennessee USA,Education / Teaching

Position: DOC CTE INSTRUCTOR - 02102026-75074

Job Information

Opening Date / Time: 02/10/2026 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date / Time: 02/23/2026 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,627.00 - $8,231.00
Salary (Annually): $55,524.00 - $98,772.00
Job Type: Full-Time
Location:

Henning, TN
Department:
Correction

Location of Position(s)

Department of Correction, West Tennessee State Penitentiary, Larderdale County.

A Motor Vehicle Records screening will be conducted prior to employment. A pre‑employment drug screening is required prior to employment. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Working Title

DOC CTE Instructor/HVAC

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Currently certified as an instructor in a specialty area by a nationally recognized vocational training program and experience equivalent to two years of full‑time work instructing a specialty area.

Possession of a certification in a specialty area by a nationally recognized vocational training program and five years of experience.

Necessary Special

Qualifications:

For uncertified instructor applicants, this position requires the incumbent to enroll in a certified instructional program within the first six months of employment and to be completed within two years after employment begins.

Overview

Summary: Under general supervision, is responsible for sub‑professional career and technical education instruction work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features: An employee in this class is responsible for instructing rehabilitation and correctional students in career and technical training in order to prepare them to re‑enter the job market.

Responsibilities

The DOC Career and Technical Education (CTE) Instructor shall be a full‑time teaching position inside a TDOC educational institution.

All DOC CTE Instructors who teach in the trade and industrial areas as defined by the TDOE are responsible for maintaining industry certification(s) as appropriate.

CTE Instructors are responsible for creating and submitting a systematic plan of instruction, including direct hands‑on training and job‑related theory, designed to train an inmate in a marketable skill or trade.

CTE Instructors maintain educational records and prepare statistical reports regarding the number of inmates completing each CTE program.

CTE Instructors schedule and conduct educational advisory/committee meetings at least annually.

CTE Instructors, at least annually, participate in graduation ceremonies to recognize academic achievement.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

Organizing, Planning

Time Management

Written Communications

Listening

Knowledge:

Education and Training

Mathematics

Mechanical

Skills:

Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

Learning Strategies

Maintenance, Repair and Troubleshooting

Equipment Selection

Monitoring and Controlling Operations

Abilities:

Deductive and Inductive Reasoning

Memorization

Oral Comprehension and Expression

Problem Sensitivity

Tools & Equipment

Computer
Electrical, Power, Hand, and Battery‑Operated Tools
General Hardware
Safety Equipment

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