Corrections Education Specialist I

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Eddyville (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking an Education Corrections Specialist I in Eddyville, KY to provide general education instruction within a correctional environment. The role focuses on math, reading, science, and social studies, with planning, coordinating, and facilitating educational opportunities for offenders.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in education and strong communication, organization, and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education (academic).
• Experience is not required.
• Substitute education for experience is not applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted general education instruction to students and adult inmates in a correctional setting.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom.
• Develops lesson plans on educational topics within assigned facility.
• Adheres to curriculum, outcomes, and program requirements.
• Submits transcripts and documents for review and approval.
• Advises students and assesses attainment using reliable criteria.
• Maintains reports regarding student assessment and progress.
• Enter daily attendance into KOMS and student information into KAERS.
• Maintains inventory of classroom equipment and supplies.
• Participates in professional development and attends staff meetings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Technology proficiency

Data analysis

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Planning

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in education (academic)

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/31/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 13

Salary: $62,855.52 Annually

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

Hiring Agency: Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location: 266 Water Street Eddyville, KY 42038 USA

Description

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Education plays a crucial role supporting thedepartment and the reentry of offenders back into the community. The mission of the Division of Education isto prepare every offender through the advancement of academic achievement and work ready skills for successfulreentry.

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 communitysafety and reduce recidivism rates. The Corrections Education Specialist I will provide direct instruction ingeneral education content areas (i.e., math, reading, science, social studies), 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 general education instruction (classroom and performance based) to students andadult inmates in a correctional setting, which includes promoting education during in-mate orientation and tothe general population.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom.
• 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.
• Assists with coordinating special programs regarding educational needs and assessments within thedepartment.
• Enters daily attendance into the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS) and studentinformation into the KY Adult Education Reporting System (KAERS).
• Maintains an accurate and complete inventory of all classroom equipment, tools, computers, and toxic-caustic supplies used within the classroom, as well as is responsible for monitoring student use of these items.
• Participates in professional development activities to improve teaching skills.
• Attends necessary educational staff meetings.
• Continues to be actively involved in continuing career development.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate would possess the following skills:

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

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in education (academic).

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in an office 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 [e-mail].

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D