Career & Technical Education Instructor

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 10/06/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 10/19/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,627.00 - $8,231.00

Salary (Annually) $55,524.00 - $98,772.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Henning, TN

Department Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, LAUDERDALE COUNTY

A Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) 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.

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.

OR

Possession of a certification in a specialty area by a nationally recognized vocational training program and 5 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.

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Instructors will instruct and supervise incarcerated students in career and technical education programs that develop entry-level employment skills, prepare them for high-skill, high-wage careers, and support successful re-entry through workforce readiness and personal development. This role includes planning, delivering, and evaluating instruction aligned with labor demands, maintaining a safe and orderly classroom environment, and collaborating with colleagues to support rehabilitative and reentry goals.

• Plan and Deliver Instruction:
  Develops and implement engaging lesson plans and hands-on training that prepare students for high-skill, high-wage careers that aligns with standards; adapts instruction to meet diverse learning needs and incorporates industry-relevant tools, techniques, and safety protocols.
• Assess and Support Student Progress:
  Evaluates student learning through formative and summative assessments, maintains accurate academic records, updates training plans, and provides individualized academic and career guidance to support successful reentry.
• Manage Classroom Environment:
  Establishes and maintains a safe, orderly, and disciplined learning environment; enforces tool control and safety procedures in classrooms, shops, and work sites in accordance with TDOC policy.
• Maintain Industry and Instructional Standards:
  Stays current with industry trends and technologies; maintains required industry certifications; evaluates, selects, and updates instructional materials and curriculum to align with labor-market needs and post-secondary pathways.
• Coordinate Testing and Data Reporting:
  Oversees scheduling, administration, and compliance of testing; accurately inputs student data into Offender Management System and prepare required reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate and Communicate:
  Works closely with counselors, facility staff, and education personnel to support student success and program improvement; participates in advisory meetings, professional development, audits, and graduation ceremonies.
• Promote CTE Programs and Career Readiness:
  Fosters awareness of CTE programs through student recruitment and career guidance; instructs students in employability, job-seeking, and job retention skills aligned with regional workforce needs.
• Engage in Professional Development:
  Attends training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.

• Decision Quality
• Plans and Aligns
• Manages Conflict
• Nimble Learning
• Drives Results

• Public Safety and Security
• Clerical
• Design
• Mechanical

• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Equipment Operation
• Instructing
• Writing

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Written Comprehension
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition

• Computer
• Printer/Copier
• Radio
• Word Processing Software
• Telephone