Corrections Vocational Instructor

Responsibilities

• Provides targeted instruction (classroom and performance based) in small engine technology to students and adult inmates in a correctional setting.
• Maintains order and discipline in the classroom.
• Delivers instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technology platforms.
• Develops lesson plans on educational topics within assigned correctional facility.
• Adheres to approved curriculum, expected outcomes, and program requirements.
• SUBMIT ALL TRANSCRIPTS AND DOCUMENTS TO THE APPROPRIATE AGENCIES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
• ADVISES STUDENTS AS NEEDED ANDASSESSES THEIR ATTAINMENT USING RELIABLE CRITERIA.
• MANTAINS FEDERAL AND STATE REPORTS REGARDING STUDENT ASSESSMENT AND PROGRESS AND MAKES APPROPRIATE REFERRALS WHEN NEEDED.
• CORPORATES 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.
• MANTAINS 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 AND IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN CONTINUING CAREER DEVELOPMENT.
• ATTENDS NECESSARY EDUCATIONAL STAFF MEETINGS.
• PERFORMS OTHER ASSIGNED DUTIES AS ASSIGNED.

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.
• Displayed ability to complete work related activities in a professional manner.
• Multitasking skills.
• Ability to plan.
• Attention to detail.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Ability to analyze data to forecast positive outcomes.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs of the department, division, and facility.