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.
