Corrections Vocational Instructor

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

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, Division of Education seeks a Corrections Vocational Instructor to deliver electrical trade instruction to adult inmates in a secure facility. You will plan, coordinate, and assess NCCER-based curricula and safety programs, while maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with ACA, NCCER, and OSHA standards.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and at least three years of trade experience.

Qualifications

• Associate degree required.
• Three years of trade-related experience.
• Additional education can substitute for up to two years of trade experience.
• Experience in a trade can substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted instructional vocational services in electrical coursework to adult inmates within a correctional facility.
• Prepares lesson plans aligned with NCCER Core Curriculum and OSHA standards.
• Delivers instruction using multiple modalities (distance, virtual, tablets, smartboard).
• Maintains records in KOMS, submits transcripts and monthly reports as required.

Skills

Trade experience

Education

Associate 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

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 (Division) 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 byworking 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 Electrical, 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 instructional vocational services (classroom and performance based) in electrical coursework to adult inmates within a correctional facility.
• Adheres to supporting curriculums, expected learning outcomes, and program requirements (Kentucky Department of Corrections, American Correctional Association [ACA], National Center for Construction and Educational Research [NCCER] etc.).
• Prepares lesson plans using current instructional methodologies for NCCER Core Curriculum, NCCER Your Role in the Green Environment, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Construction, OSHA General Industry, Work Ready Certificate.
• Delivers instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technology platforms i.e., distance, virtual, tablets, smartboard, etc.
• Records student attendance daily into the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS). Enters student information (demographics, test scores and completion dates) into the appropriate databases. Adheres to all policies and procedures of KYDOC (correctional and institutional), ACA, NCCER, OSHA, and other collaborating Agencies. Submits DOC Student Transcripts as required.
• Ensures program completion requirements are met, submits monetary Incentive forms. Maintains appropriate record keeping according to policies. Reviews all work for accuracy. Maintains accurate inventories (tool, computer, classroom supplies). Submits monthly reports and other documents as needed.
• Performs record keeping, scheduling, and daily operation associated with classroom.
• Maintains accurate and time-sensitive student records and other school-related documentation. Maintains all database entries daily. Supervises teacher's aides and tool room clerks (inmate supervision) along with providing an orderly, positive, secure, and safe learning environment.
• Progress monitors student achievement. Proctors online and written assessments.
• Performs general maintenance services on classroom and shop equipment. Responsible for toxic-caustic supplies, tools, and sanitation.
• Maintains order and discipline in a Correctional setting.
• 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