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7/21/2026 (8:00 PM EDT)
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Corrections Education Specialist II
Pay Grade 14
Salary
$69,137.28 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
710 Walter Reed Rd
Danville, KY 40422 USA
Description 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 education specialist will provide direct instruction, and support in planning, facilitating, and coordinating educational opportunities to offenders within the correctional environment.
Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following
- Develops lesson plans and provides targeted instruction (classroom and performance based) in math, science, social studies, reading and language arts, etc. to student inmates in a correctional setting, which includes promoting education during inmate orientation and to the general population.
- Maintains order and discipline in the classroom.
- Develops individual learning plans based on educational assessments; adheres to approved curriculum, expected outcomes and program requirements; and submits all transcripts and documents to the appropriate personnel for review and approval.
- Encourages and monitors student progress and adjusts instruction as ne
- Advises students as needed and assesses their attainment using reliable criteria.
- Maintains federal and state reports regarding student assessment and progress.
- Makes appropriate referrals when needed
- Coordinates special programs regarding educational needs and assessments within the Department.
- Enters daily attendance into the Kentucky Offender Management System (KOMS) and student in-formation into the KY Adult Education Reporting System (KAERS).
- Maintains 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.
- Attend necessary educational staff meetings.
- Actively involved in continuing career development.
- Provides guidance and assistance to Corrections Education Specialist I’s and other staff.
- Performs other assigned duties as required.
The ideal candidate should possess strong verbal and written communication skills, organization skills, 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 forecast 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 a Master's Degree in education (academic or vocational).
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed in an office 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
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