Correctional Educator

State of Vermont • Springfield, MO

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Correctional Educators teach incarcerated adult students in small classes using specially designed curriculum adapted to a wide range of academic levels, educational histories, and learning goals. Instruction may span Adult Basic Education - reading, writing, mathematics, speaking, listening, and study skills - as well as secondary-level courses including science, literacy, mathematics, global citizenship, art, health, physical education, and career & technical education. In addition to classroom instruction, Correctional Educators serve as academic advisors, developing personalized learning plans informed by transcripts, assessments, prior learning, and individual student goals. Educators provide ongoing guidance to help students navigate educational pathways, persist through challenges, and work toward skills development, high school completion, postsecondary readiness, or other meaningful outcomes. Correctional Educators prepare, administer, and interpret specialized and standardized assessments and use assessment data to inform instruction and placement decisions. They collaborate as members of local Educational Support Teams (EST), including IDEA, 504, and other specialized curriculum teams, and contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to student support. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate student progress, attendance, and transcript records within the student information system, reviewing and refining curriculum and instructional practices, and contributing professional judgment to ensure alignment with established educational standards and accreditation expectations. The State of Vermont reimburses employees for required licensing and certification fees. Educators with science or mathematics backgrounds are preferred but not required. Strong candidates will demonstrate flexibility, reflective practice, and a commitment to education as a meaningful and transformative process within a correctional setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree AND Vermont Department of Education educator's license Level I or II OR eligibility to obtain Vermont educator's license within 6 months of hire.
• Pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
• Vermont and/or national criminal record checks, as well as DMV and adult and child abuse registry checks, as appropriate to the position under recruitment, will be conducted on candidates, with the exception of those who are current classified state employees seeking transfer, promotion or demotion into an AHS classified position or are persons exercising re-employment (RIF) rights.
• Candidates who have any felony conviction record or who, within the past five (5) years, have been placed under supervision or sanctioned for a misdemeanor conviction must receive a waiver from the Commissioner of Corrections in order to be considered for employment.

Nice To Haves

• Educators with science or mathematics backgrounds are preferred.
• Strong candidates will demonstrate flexibility, reflective practice, and a commitment to education as a meaningful and transformative process within a correctional setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach incarcerated adult students in small classes using specially designed curriculum.
• Serve as academic advisors, developing personalized learning plans.
• Provide ongoing guidance to help students navigate educational pathways, persist through challenges, and work toward skills development, high school completion, postsecondary readiness, or other meaningful outcomes.
• Prepare, administer, and interpret specialized and standardized assessments.
• Use assessment data to inform instruction and placement decisions.
• Collaborate as members of local Educational Support Teams (EST), including IDEA, 504, and other specialized curriculum teams.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary approach to student support.
• Maintain accurate student progress, attendance, and transcript records within the student information system.
• Review and refine curriculum and instructional practices.
• Contribute professional judgment to ensure alignment with established educational standards and accreditation expectations.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium
• Dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• 12 paid holidays each year
• Generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• State defined benefit pension plan
• Deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level