Corrections Vocational Instructor

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted instruction (classroom and performance based) in construction industry coursework 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.
• Delivers 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.
• Captures and 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree.
• Three (3) years of trade-related experience.
• Additional education will 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.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization skills.
• Technology skills.
• Ability to complete work related activities in a professional manner.
• Able to multitask with the ability to plan, pay attention to detail, think critically and analyze data to forecast positive outcomes.
• Works well in a team-oriented environment and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the department, facility, and division.

Pay

Salary: $62,855.52 Annually

Schedule

Employment Type: EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK