Correctional Educator (Classroom Teacher)

Community High School of Vermont - Vermont Dept. of Corrections; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 64,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Community High School of Vermont – Vermont Dept. of Corrections is seeking a Correctional Educator to teach incarcerated adults at the Southern State Correctional Facility in Springfield, VT.

The role focuses on a broad curriculum designed to meet varied educational histories and goals. The educator will serve as an academic advisor, develop personalized learning plans, administer assessments, and collaborate with EST teams to support student progress toward high school completion and

Qualifications

• Active Vermont educator's license or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time frame.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Teach incarcerated adults in small classes using a curriculum adaptable to varied academic levels.
• Serve as academic advisor and develop personalized learning plans.
• Administer and interpret assessments to inform instruction and placement decisions.
• Collaborate with Educational Support Teams and contribute to student support.
• Maintain student records and ensure alignment with standards and accreditation.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Vermont educator's license or ability to obtain one

Job description

Correctional Educator (Classroom Teacher)

Community High School of Vermont - Vermont Dept. of Corrections Southern State Correctional Facility - Springfield - Springfield, Vermont Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5872156

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $64,230 to $98,820 Per Year

Job Categories: Classroom Teacher > Alternative Learning Environment

Job Description

Correctional Educators teach incarcerated adult students in small classes using specially designed curriculum adapted to a wide range of academic levels, educational histories, and learning goals. Instruction may span Adult Basic Education - reading, writing, mathematics, speaking, listening, and study skills - as well as secondary-level courses including science, literacy, mathematics, global citizenship, art, health, physical education, and career & technical education.

In addition to classroom instruction, Correctional Educators serve as academic advisors, developing personalized learning plans informed by transcripts, assessments, prior learning, and individual student goals. Educators provide ongoing guidance to help students navigate educational pathways, persist through challenges, and work toward skills development, high school completion, postsecondary readiness, or other meaningful outcomes.

Correctional Educators prepare, administer, and interpret specialized and standardized assessments and use assessment data to inform instruction and placement decisions. They collaborate as members of local Educational Support Teams (EST), including IDEA, 504, and other specialized curriculum teams, and contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to student support.

Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate student progress, attendance, and transcript records within the student information system, reviewing and refining curriculum and instructional practices, and contributing professional judgment to ensure alignment with established educational standards and accreditation expectations.

The State of Vermont reimburses employees for required licensing and certification fees. Educators with science or mathematics backgrounds are preferred but not required. Strong candidates will demonstrate flexibility, reflective practice, and a commitment to education as a meaningful and transformative process within a correctional setting.

Job Requirements

• Correctional Educators work for the Vermont Department of Corrections within correctional facilities and are responsible for all levels of instruction, including teaching classes within the Community High School of Vermont. An active Vermont educator's license or the ability to obtain one within a reasonable time frame is required.
• Bachelor degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sean Dobbin , Head of School
• NOB 2 South, 280 State Drive
• Waterbury, Vermont 05671
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]