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Corrections Vocational Instructor

Commonwealth of Kentucky

La Grange, KY • On-site

$62K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

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Corrections Vocational Instructor
Pay Grade13
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
1612 Dawkins RD
LaGrange, KY 40031 USA
Description
At the Kentucky Department of Corrections, the Division of Education plays a crucial role supporting theDepartment and the reentry of offenders back into the community. The mission of the Division of Education(Division) is to prepare every offender through the advancement of academic achievement and work ready skillsfor successful reentry.
As education corrections professionals, it is our job to assist in the rehabilitation and reentry of offendersby working within the Department, with community partners, and state agencies to increase community safety andreduce recidivism rates. The corrections vocational instructor will provide direct instruction in Barbering,and support in planning, facilitating, and coordinating educational opportunities to offenders within thecorrectional environment.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • Provide targeted instructional vocational services (classroom and performance based) in barbering toadult inmates within a correctional facility.
  • Adhere to supporting curriculums, expected learning outcomes,and program requirements (Kentucky Department of Corrections, American Correctional Association [ACA], KYRevised Statutes (KRS), KY Admin. Regs. (KAR), etc.);
  • Prepare lesson plans using current instructional methodologies and content, adhering to the KY Board ofBarbering requirements, etc.
  • Deliver instruction through multiple modalities using a variety of technologyplatforms i.e., distance, virtual, tablets, smartboard, etc.
  • Record student attendance daily into the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS); enter studentinformation (demographics, test scores and completion dates) into the appropriate databases; adhere to allpolicies and procedures of KYDOC (correctional and institutional), ACA, KRS, KAR, and other collaboratingAgencies; submit DOC Student Transcripts as required.
  • Ensure program completion requirements are met, submit monetary Incentive forms; maintain appropriaterecord 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 classroom.
  • Maintain accurate and time-sensitive student records and other school-related documentation; all databaseentries daily; supervises teacher's aides and tool room clerks (inmate supervision) along with providing anorderly, positive, secure, and safe learning environment.
  • Progress monitor student achievement; proctor online and written assessments.
  • Perform generalmaintenance services on classroom and shop equipment; responsible for toxic-caustic supplies, tools, andsanitation.
  • Maintain order and discipline in a Correctional setting.
  • Perform other assigned duties as required.
The ideal candidate must hold a valid Kentucky Barber Instructor license and have worked as an instructor in aBarber College for a minimum of twelve (12) months (verifiable). The candidate should possess strong verbaland written communication skills, organization skills, technology skills, and have displayed the ability tocomplete work related activities in a professional manner. The ideal candidate should be able to multitaskwith the ability to plan, pay attention to detail, think critically and analyze data to forecast positiveoutcomes. This candidate should possess the ability to work well in a team-oriented environment and adapt tothe 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 DonnaG.McClamroch@ky.gov
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D