Automotive Tech Vocational Instructor (Corrections)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Education, seeks a Corrections Vocational Instructor to deliver automotive technology instruction to students and adult inmates within a correctional setting in La Grange, KY. The role supports educational opportunities and offender reentry through planned lessons, assessments, and varied delivery methods.

Requirements include an associate's degree and at least 3 years of trade-related experience; additional education or experience may

Qualifications

• Graduate with an associate's degree.
• Three (3) years of trade-related experience.
• Additional education will substitute for up to two (2) years of trade-related experience.
• Additional experience in a trade-related field will substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted instruction (classroom and performance based) in automotive technology to students and adult inmates in a correctional setting, including promoting education during inmate orientation and to the general population.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom.
• Delivers instruction through multiple modalities using technology platforms via 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. 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.
• Attends necessary educational staff meetings and is actively involved in continuing career development.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

The Kentucky Department of Corrections, Division of Education, seeks a Corrections Vocational Instructor to deliver automotive technology instruction to students and adult inmates within a correctional setting in La Grange, KY. The role supports educational opportunities and offender reentry through planned lessons, assessments, and varied delivery methods.

Requirements include an associate's degree and at least 3 years of trade-related experience; additional education or experience may