Corrections Vocational Instructor

About the role

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Education supports offender reentry by advancing academic achievement and work‑ready skills. The corrections vocational instructor provides direct instruction in Barbering, plans and coordinates educational opportunities, and works within the correctional environment to promote rehabilitation, community safety, and reduced recidivism.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted instructional vocational services (classroom and performance based) in barbering to adult inmates within a correctional facility.
• Adhere to supporting curriculums, expected learning outcomes, and program requirements (Kentucky Department of Corrections, American Correctional Association [ACA], KY Revised Statutes (KRS), KY Admin. Regs. (KAR), etc.).
• Prepare lesson plans using current instructional methodologies and content, adhering to the KY Board of Barbering requirements, etc.
• Deliver instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technology platforms i.e., distance, virtual, tablets, smartboard, etc.
• Record student attendance daily into the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS); enter student information (demographics, test scores and completion dates) into the appropriate databases; adhere to all policies and procedures of KYDOC (correctional and institutional), ACA, KRS, KAR, and other collaborating agencies; submit DOC Student Transcripts as required.
• Ensure program completion requirements are met, submit monetary incentive forms; maintain appropriate record keeping according to policies; review all work for accuracy; maintain accurate inventories (tool, computer, classroom supplies); submit monthly reports and other documents as needed.
• Directly responsible for record keeping, scheduling, and daily operation associated with the classroom.
• Maintain accurate and time‑sensitive student records and other school‑related documentation; all database entries daily; supervises teacher's aides and tool room clerks (inmate supervision) while providing an orderly, positive, secure, and safe learning environment.
• Progress monitor student achievement; proctor online and written assessments.
• Perform general maintenance services on classroom and shop equipment; responsible for toxic‑caustic supplies, tools, and sanitation.
• Maintain order and discipline in a correctional setting.
• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree.
• Experience: Three (3) years of trade‑related experience.
• Substitution rules: Additional education may substitute for up to two (2) years of the required trade experience; additional trade experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
• Must hold a valid Kentucky Barber Instructor license and have worked as an instructor in a Barber College for a minimum of twelve (12) months (verifiable).

Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and technology skills.
• Ability to complete work‑related activities professionally.
• Capacity to multitask, plan, pay attention to detail, think critically, and analyze data to forecast positive outcomes.
• Ability to work 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

Full‑time, 40 hours per week, eligible for overtime.