Corrections Vocational Instructor

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections in Central City, KY, seeks a Corrections Vocational Instructor to provide plumbing instruction and coordinate educational opportunities for offenders within a correctional environment.

The candidate will deliver classroom and performance-based instruction, develop lesson plans, maintain records, and ensure compliance with curriculum and program requirements. Strong communication and data analysis skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required for Education credentials.
• Three (3) years of trade-related experience required.
• Additional education can substitute for up to two years of trade experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted instruction in plumbing to students and/or inmates in a correctional setting.
• Delivers instruction using multiple modalities and adheres to curriculum, outcomes and program requirements.
• Advises students, assesses attainment, and maintains progress reports and referrals.
• Coordinates special programs addressing educational needs and assessments within the Department.
• Maintains attendance and student data in the KOMS system and inventory of classroom equipment and supplies.
• Participates in professional development and attends staff meetings.

Skills

Trade experience

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Corrections Vocational Instructor

Advertisement Closes: 11/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Pay Grade: 13

Salary: $62,855.52 Annually

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME | 18A | 40 HR/WK

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

Location: 1200 River Road, Central City, KY 42330 USA

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Creating a better, safer Kentucky.

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 vocational instructor will provide direct instruction in plumbing, and support in planning, facilitating, and coordinating educational opportunities to offenders within the correctional environment.

• Provides targeted instruction (classroom and performance based) in plumbing 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.
• Deliver instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technology platforms i.e., distance, virtual, tablets, smartboard, etc. Develops lesson plans on educational topics within assigned correctional facility; adheres to approved curriculum, expected outcomes and program requirements; and 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. Actively involved in continuing career development.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.

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 an associate's degree

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:

Three (3) years of trade-related experience

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:

Additional education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the trade-related experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:

Additional experience in a trade-related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):

NONE

Working Conditions: Work is typically performed in a classroom/shop 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