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Full-time
associate degree
Posted 10h ago
Apply by Aug 7
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
The corrections vocational instructor provides direct electrical instruction to adult inmates and manages classroom operations within a correctional facility. Responsibilities include preparing lesson plans, maintaining student records, supervising inmate aides, and ensuring a safe, orderly learning environment.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an associate's degree and at least three years of trade-related experience, though education and experience can be substituted for one another. The role requires adherence to departmental, ACA, and NCCER policies and the ability to work in a secure correctional setting.
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8/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2603907
Corrections Vocational Instructor
Pay Grade
13
Salary
$62,855.52 Annually
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK
Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections
Location
3000 Ash Ave Pewee Valley, KY 40056 USA
Description
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 skills
for 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 and
reduce 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.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
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 of
technology platforms i.e., distance, virtual, tablets, smartboard, 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 an
orderly, 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 to
work well in a team-oriented environment and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department, facility, and
Division.
Minimum Requirements
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
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in a classroom/shop setting within a correctional institution.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Donna McClamroch at [email protected]
CHFS is home to most of the state's human services and health care programs, including Medicaid, the Department for Community Based Services and the Department for Public Health. We're focused on improving the lives and health of Kentuckians.
CHFS is home to most of the state's human services and health care programs, including Medicaid, the Department for Community Based Services and the Department for Public Health. We're focused on improving the lives and health of Kentuckians.