TDOC INSTRUCTOR - 08252026-80399

State of Tennessee; Only (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The TDOC Instructor will deliver individualized instruction to incarcerated individuals, equipping them with the tools to reenter society as productive citizens. This role requires strong communication, instructional, and advisory skills to support adult learners pursuing high school equivalency, employment, or postsecondary opportunities.

Collaborating with counselors, facility staff, and education teams, you will run engaging lessons, assess progress, and manage safe learning environments

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience delivering instruction to adult learners preferred.
• Strong communication and advisory skills required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction with differentiated lessons.
• Assess and monitor student progress with assessments.
• Maintain safe, orderly learning environments and enforce procedures.
• Provide individualized academic and motivational support.
• Coordinate testing and data reporting in systems.
• Collaborate with counselors, facility staff, and education teams.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Active Learning

Critical Thinking

Complex Problem Solving

Instructing

Writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Computer

Printer/Copier

Radio

Word Processing Software

Telephone

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

Opening Date/Time 08/25/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 09/07/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,627.00 - $8,231.00

Salary (Annually) $55,524.00 - $98,772.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Only, TN

Department Correction

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION, HICKMAN COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Overview

The TDOC Instructor will deliver individualized instruction to incarcerated individuals providing them with the tools and knowledge needed to reenter society as productive citizens. This role requires strong communication, instructional, and advisory skills to support adult learners in achieving their goals pursuing high school equivalency, employment, or postsecondary opportunities. This position collaborates with a dedicated team to provide academic and workforce-readiness programming. This role requires strong communication, instructional, and advisory skills to support adult learners in achieving their goals.

Responsibilities

• Plan and Deliver Instruction. Develops and implements engaging lesson plans using differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs in both group and individual settings that align with academic standards.
• Assess and Support Student Progress. Prepares, administers, and analyzes formative and summative assessments to determine instructional levels, to appropriate class placement and diploma attainment in compliance with state and institutional policies and guidelines.
• Manage Classroom and Training Environments. Establishes and maintains a safe, orderly, and disciplined learning environment; enforces tool control, equipment procedures, and safety protocols in classrooms, shops, and work sites in accordance with TDOC policy and applicable regulations.
• Support Student Success: Provides individualized academic and motivational support to help students overcome barriers, achieve educational goals, and prepare for employment or post-secondary transitions.
• Coordinate Testing and Data Reporting. Oversees scheduling, administration, and compliance of testing activities; accurately enters student information into the Offender Management System.
• Collaborate and Communicate Effectively. Works collaboratively with counselors, facility staff, security personnel, and education teams to support student success and improve program quality; participates in advisory committee meetings, professional development sessions, audits, and graduation ceremonies.
• Engage in Professional Development: Participates in ongoing training and professional learning to enhance professional competence and remain current with best practices in adult education.

Competencies (KSA's)

• Decision Quality
• Plans and Aligns
• Manages Conflict
• Nimble Learning
• Drives Results

Knowledges

• Public Safety and Security
• Clerical
• Design

Skills

• Active Learning and Listening
• Critical Thinking
• Complex Problem Solving
• Instructing
• Writing

Abilities

• Deductive Reasoning
• Inductive Reasoning
• Written Comprehension
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition

Tools & Equipment

• Computer
• Printer/Copier
• Radio
• Word Processing Software
• Telephone