Correctional Educator

State of Vermont•Newport, VT

8d•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.

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.
Must 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 will be conducted.
Must provide relevant information for DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) requirements.
Must have a valid driver's license and access to private transportation (for some travel).
Must certify all information furnished is true and complete for PREA requirements.
Candidates with 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.

Nice To Haves

Educators with literacy or mathematics backgrounds are preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach incarcerated adult students in small classes using specially designed curriculum.
Provide instruction in Adult Basic Education (reading, writing, mathematics, speaking, listening, study skills) and secondary-level courses (science, literacy, mathematics, global citizenship, art, health, physical education, career & technical education).
Serve as academic advisors, developing personalized learning plans.
Provide ongoing guidance to students for educational pathways, skill development, high school completion, and postsecondary readiness.
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 and 504 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 educational standards and accreditation expectations.