Corrections Vocational Instructor

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Corrections Vocational Instructor in La Grange, KY to lead automotive technology instruction in a correctional setting. You’ll develop lesson plans, adhere to curriculum, manage classroom activities, and help offenders build work-ready skills for successful reentry.

The role requires an associate’s degree and three years of trade-related experience, with educational substitutions allowed. Applicants contact Donna McClamroch.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree.
• Three (3) years of trade-related experience.
• Additional education can substitute for up to two (2) years of the trade-related experience.
• Additional experience in a trade-related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted instruction in automotive technology in a correctional setting.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom.
• Delivers instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technology platforms.
• Develops lesson plans on educational topics within assigned correctional facility.
• Adheres to approved curriculum, expected outcomes, and program requirements.
• Submits transcripts and documents to appropriate agencies for review and approval.
• Advises students as needed and assesses 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.
• Enters daily attendance into KOMS and maintains student information and data.
• Maintains inventory of classroom equipment and supplies; monitors student use.
• Participates in professional development activities to improve teaching skills.
• Attends educational staff meetings and pursues continuing career development.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.

Skills

Strong verbal and writtencommunication

Organization skills

Technology skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

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Corrections Vocational Instructor

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

1612 Dawkins Road
La Grange, KY 40031 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 offendersby working with the department, community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety andreduce recidivism rates. The corrections vocational instructor will provide direct instruction in automotivetechnology and support in planning, facilitating, and coordinating educational opportunities to offenderswithin the correctional environment.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provides targeted instruction (classroom and performance based) in automotive technology to student inmates in a correctional setting, which includes promoting education during inmate orientation and to the general population.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom.
• Delivers instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technology platforms (distance,virtual, tablets, smartboard, etc.).
• Develops lesson plans on educational topics within assigned correctionalfacility.
• 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.
• 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 and is actively involved in continuing career development.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.

The ideal candidate would possess the following:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organization skills
• Technology skills
• Ability to complete work related activities in a professional manner
• Multitasking skills with the ability to plan
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking skills to analyze data and 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, anddivision.

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.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Donna McClamroch at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D