Correctional Education Instructor: HSE & Workforce Prep

State of Tennessee; Mountain City (TN); On-site; USD 56,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a TDOC Instructor to deliver high-impact academic and workforce readiness instruction within Tennessee's correctional education system. This role focuses on helping incarcerated individuals earn high school equivalency credentials, pursue employment, and transition to post-secondary opportunities.

You will provide individualized and group instruction, assess progress, maintain safe classrooms, and collaborate with counselors, facility teams, and educational staff to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience in adult education or instructional settings is desirable.
• Strong communication and classroom management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons meeting diverse learning needs.
• Provide individualized guidance and motivation to support educational goals.
• Administer and analyze assessments to guide diploma attainment.
• Establish and maintain a safe, orderly learning environment.
• Coordinate testing and enter student data into the Offender Management System.
• Collaborate with counselors, facility teams, and educational personnel.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Instructing

Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Computer

Printer/Copier

Radio

Word Processing Software

Telephone

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking a TDOC Instructor to deliver high-impact academic and workforce readiness instruction within Tennessee's correctional education system. This role focuses on helping incarcerated individuals earn high school equivalency credentials, pursue employment, and transition to post-secondary opportunities.

You will provide individualized and group instruction, assess progress, maintain safe classrooms, and collaborate with counselors, facility teams, and educational staff to