Corrections Education Specialist II

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Pewee Valley (KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky seeks a Corrections Education Specialist II to lead instruction for offenders within the Department of Corrections. You will plan and deliver educational content (math, reading, science, social studies), coordinate planning and opportunities, and support reentry goals.

Ideal candidate holds a Master’s in education and demonstrates strong communication, organizational and technology skills, with ability to multitask and analyze data to forecast outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in education (academic or vocational).
• Experience, training, or skills: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted instruction (classroom and performance based) to students and/or adult inmates in a Correctional Setting, including promotion of education during orientation and to the general population.
• Develops lesson plans within the assigned facility, adheres to curriculum and program requirements, submits transcripts and documents for review.
• Advises students and assesses attainment using reliable criteria; maintains reports on assessments and progress.
• Coordinates special programs regarding educational needs and assessments; enters attendance and student data into required systems.
• Maintains inventory of classroom equipment and supplies; monitors student use of items.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Multitasking

Education

Master's Degree in education

Job description

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

Job ID: 2605651

Position Title: Corrections Education Specialist II

Pay Grade: 14

Salary: $69,137.28 Annually

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

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

Location: 3000 Ash Avenue

Pewee Valley, KY 40056 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 education specialist will provide direct instruction in general 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 instruction (classroom and performance based) to students and/or 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.
• 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.
• Advices 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 student information into the KY Adult Education Reporting System (KAERS).
• Maintains an accurate and complete inventory of all classroom equipment, tools, computers, and toxic or 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. Actively involved in continuing career development. Provides guidance and assistance to Corrections Education Specialist Is and other staff.
• Performs other assigned duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, technology skills, and have displayed the ability to complete work related activities in a professional manner. The ideal candidate should be able to multitask with the ability to plan, pay attention to detail, think critically and analyze data to forecast positive outcomes. This candidate should possess the ability to work well in a team oriented environment and adapt to the ever changing needs of the Department, facility, and Division.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a Master's Degree in education (academic or vocational).
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