Corrections Vocational Instructor

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

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky in La Grange, KY, seeks a Corrections Vocational Instructor to provide direct automotive technology instruction for offenders within a correctional environment. The role includes planning, coordinating educational opportunities and supporting reentry initiatives.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organizational, and technology skills, plus the ability to multitask and work in a team-oriented setting. Requires an associate degree and trade-related experience.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree required.
• Three (3) years of trade-related experience required.
• Additional education substitutes for up to two years of trade experience.
• Experience in a correctional or educational setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction in automotive technology to students and inmates in a correctional setting.
• Maintains classroom order and delivers instruction via multiple modalities.
• Develops lesson plans aligned with approved curriculum and outcomes.
• Submits transcripts and documents for review and approval.
• Advises students and assesses attainment using reliable criteria.
• Keeps federal/state reports on student progress and coordinates special programs.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Technology skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree

Job description

Advertisement Closes: 10/14/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

Job ID: req81587

Position: 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 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 automotive technology, and support in planning, facilitating, and coordinating educational opportunities to offenders within the correctional environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted instruction (classroom and performance based) in automotive technology to students and 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.
• Delivers instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technology platforms via distance, virtual, tablets, smartboard, etc.
• 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.
• 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 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 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