DOC CTE INSTRUCTOR - 08252026-80396

Location: Department of Correction, Hickman County, TN

This position requires a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Currently certified as an instructor in a specialty area by a nationally recognized vocational training program and experience equivalent to two years of full-time work instructing a specialty area.
• OR Possession of a certification in a specialty area by a nationally recognized vocational training program and 5 years of experience.

For uncertified instructor applicants, this position requires the incumbent to enroll in a certified instructional program within the first six months of employment and to be completed within two years after employment begins.

Overview

This position requires masonry experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and Deliver Instruction: Develops and implements engaging lesson plans and hands-on training that prepare students for high-skill, high-wage careers that align with standards; adapts instruction to meet diverse learning needs and incorporates industry-relevant tools, techniques, and safety protocols.
• Assess and Support Student Progress: Evaluates student learning through formative and summative assessments, maintains accurate academic records, updates training plans, and provides individualized academic and career guidance to support successful reentry.
• Manage Classroom Environment: Establishes and maintains a safe, orderly, and disciplined learning environment; enforces tool control and safety procedures in classrooms, shops, and work sites in accordance with TDOC policy.
• Maintain Industry and Instructional Standards: Stays current with industry trends and technologies; maintains required industry certifications; evaluates, selects, and updates instructional materials and curriculum to align with labor-market needs and post-secondary pathways.
• Coordinate Testing and Data Reporting: Oversees scheduling, administration, and compliance of testing; accurately inputs student data into Offender Management System and prepares required reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate and Communicate: Works closely with counselors, facility staff, and education personnel to support student success and program improvement; participates in advisory meetings, professional development, audits, and graduation ceremonies.
• Promote CTE Programs and Career Readiness: Fosters awareness of CTE programs through student recruitment and career guidance; instructs students in employability, job-seeking, and job retention skills aligned with regional workforce needs.
• Engage in Professional Development: Attends training workshops and educational conferences to maintain and improve professional competence.

Competencies

• Knowledges: Public Safety and Security, Clerical, Design, Mechanical
• Skills: Active Learning and Listening, Critical Thinking, Equipment Operation, Instructing, Writing
• Abilities: Deductive Reasoning, Inductive Reasoning, Written Comprehension, Speech Clarity, Speech Recognition
• Competencies (KSA's): Decision Quality, Plans and Aligns, Manages Conflict, Nimble Learning, Drives Results

Tools & Equipment

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

Pay

Monthly: $4,627.00 - $8,231.00

Annually: $55,524.00 - $98,772.00

Schedule

Full-Time