Corrections Vocational Instructor

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7/21/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)

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Corrections Vocational Instructor

Pay Grade 13

Salary

$62,855.52 Annually

Employment Type

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

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Hiring Agency

Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections

Location

3111 Spurr RD

Lexington, KY 40511 USA

At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Education plays a crucial role supporting the Department and the reentry of offenders back into the community. The mission of the Division of Education is to prepare every offender through the advancement of academic achievement and work ready skills for successful reentry.

As education corrections professionals, it is our job to assist in the rehabilitation and reentry of offenders by working within the Department, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety and reduce recidivism rates. The corrections vocational instructor will provide direct instruction in equine and farm management coursework, and support in planning, facilitating, and coordinating educational opportunities to offenders within the correctional environment.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Provide targeted vocational instruction (classroom, performance based, on the job learning) in equine and farm management, general and construction industries to eligible offenders.
• Adhere to supporting curriculums, expected learning outcomes, and program requirements (KYDOC, ACA, National Center for Construction and Educational Research [NCCER], Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, etc.).
• Prepare lesson plans using current instructional methodologies for equine and farm management and NCCER Curriculum, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) Construction, OSHA General Industry, Work Ready Certificate.
• Deliver instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technology platforms i.e., distance, virtual, tablets, smartboard, etc.
• Ensure program completion requirements are met, adhere to all policies and procedures of KYDOC (correctional and institutional), ACA, NCCER, OSHA and other collaborating Agencies; maintain appropriate record keeping according to policies (KYDOC, TRF, etc.); review all work for accuracy; maintain accurate inventories (tool, computer, classroom supplies, etc.).
• Directly responsible for record keeping, scheduling, and daily operation associated with classroom.
• Maintain accurate and time-sensitive student records and other school-related documentation; NCCER and KOMS and other database entries daily; supervises teacher's aides and tool room clerks (inmate supervision) along with providing an orderly, positive, secure, and safe learning environment.
• Progress monitor student achievement; proctor online and written assessments (equine, NCCER], The National Occupational Competency Testing Institute (NOCTI), etc.).
• Performs general maintenance services on classroom and shop and field equipment; responsible for toxic-caustic supplies, tools, and sanitation.
• Submit monthly reports and other documents as needed.
• Record student attendance daily into the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS); enter student information (demographics, test scores and completion dates) into the NCCER and, or, equine databases; submit DOC Student Transcripts as required; submit monetary Incentive forms.
• Performs other assigned duties as required.

The ideal candidate should have a strong equine and farm management background. The candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, and technology skills, and have displayed the ability to complete work related activities in a professional manner. The ideal candidate should be able to multitask with the ability to plan, pay attention to detail, think critically and analyze data to fore-cast positive outcomes. This candidate should possess the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and adapt to the ever-changing needs of the Department, facility, and Division.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Three (3) years of trade-related experience.

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Additional education will substitute for up to two (2) years of the trade-related experience.

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional experience in a trade-related field will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a classroom/shop setting within a correctional institution.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Donna McClamroch at ***email_hidden***

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D