Corrections Vocational Instructor

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7/25/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Corrections Vocational Instructor

Salary

$62,855.52 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

200 Road to Justice
West Liberty, KY 41472 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 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 small engine technology, 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 instruction (classroom and performance based) in small engine technology to students and adult inmates in a correctional setting, which includes promoting education during inmate orientation and to the general population.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom.
• Delivers instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technology platforms i.e., distance, virtual, tablets, smartboard, etc.
• Develops lesson plans on educational topics within assigned correctional facility.
• Adheres to approved curriculum, expected outcomes, and program requirements.
• Submits all transcripts and documents to the appropriate agencies for review and approval.
• Advises students as needed and assesses their attainment using reliable criteria.
• Maintains federal and state reports regarding student assessment and progress and makes appropriate referrals when needed.
• Coordinates special programs regarding educational needs and assessments within the department.
• Enters daily attendance into the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS) and maintains student information and data.
• Maintains an accurate and complete inventory of all classroom equipment, tools, computers, and toxic-caustic supplies used within the classroom, and is responsible for monitoring student use of these items.
• Participates in professional development activities to improve teaching skills and is actively involved in continuing career development.
• Attends necessary educational staff meetings.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organization skills
• Technology skills
• Displayed ability to complete work related activities in a professional manner
• Multitasking skills
• Ability to plan
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to analyze data to forecast positive outcomes
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the department, division, and facility

Minimum Requirements

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 Steve Meadows at Steve.Meadows@ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D