Corrections Vocational Instructor

State of Vermont • Newport, VT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Vocational Instructor facilitates training pathways in Workforce Readiness and Culinary Arts theory, while supporting a Comprehensive Construction track. Utilizing established curricula, the Instructor delivers lessons in career exploration, employability skills, and personal finance, as well as certification courses such as ServSafe, ProStart, OSHA, NCCER, and Flagging. The Instructor will also pilot new curriculum as the program evolves.

Core Duties:

Delivers classroom-based lessons, adapting established curricula into daily lesson plans and managing course pacing to ensure participants meet certification deadlines.
Proctors certification exams and maintains detailed records of participant attendance, grades, and competency checklists.
Ensures a secure learning environment through constant supervision and rigorous tool and equipment inventories for all instructional materials.
Collaborates with correctional staff and external partners to model professional work ethics and teach "soft skills" essential for post-release employment.

Candidates must be able to lead structured educational programs and manage a classroom effectively. Experience in the culinary arts or skilled trades is preferred but not required. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo training and become a certified instructor/proctor for ServSafe, ProStart, OSHA, NCCER, and Flagging. The department will provide all necessary training for the right individual. Computer application competency is required to navigate the Learning Management System (LMS), manage training records, and track participant progress.Who May ApplyThis position, Corrections Vocational Instructor (Job Requisition #54459), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected].
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.
Please note that multiple positions in the same work location may be filled from this job posting.Environmental FactorsWork is performed in an institutional setting with constant exposure to and interaction with Incarcerated Individuals residents. Incumbents must be able to operate shop machinery, lift and carry moderately heavy equipment, and supervise correctional facility inmates. An incumbent should possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
Minimum QualificationsHigh school graduation AND five (5) years or more experience with at an apprenticeship level in trades 

OR

High school graduation and experience work with a vocational training program, experience in delivering vocational training AND one (1) year or more of experience as described above. Certified in training i.e. NCCER.Preferred QualificationsExperienced vocational instructors with a proven track record.
Special RequirementsCandidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position. In accordance with AHS Policy 4.02, Hiring Standards, 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.
DOC PREA (Prison Rape Elimination Act) RequirementsIn accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.  Previous institutional employers will be contacted and required to provide information regarding substantiated incidences of sexual abuse or resignation during a pending investigation of an allegation of sexual abuse.  By submitting this online job application, you certify all information furnished is true and complete.  The information you provide in accordance with this regulation may be used, and previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating and verifying your work history.

Conviction History Requirements: 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.  You may access the application and corresponding documents by clicking here.  Once you have completed the application, please send it directly to the hiring manager identified as the contact person in this job posting.Total CompensationAs a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a 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

Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website.Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, membership in an employee organization, family medical history or genetic information, or family or parental status. The State’s employment decisions are merit-based. Retaliatory adverse employment actions by the State are forbidden.

Requirements

• Candidates must be able to lead structured educational programs and manage a classroom effectively.
• Computer application competency is required to navigate the Learning Management System (LMS), manage training records, and track participant progress.
• High school graduation AND five (5) years or more experience with at an apprenticeship level in trades
• High school graduation and experience work with a vocational training program, experience in delivering vocational training AND one (1) year or more of experience as described above.
• Certified in training i.e. NCCER.
• Candidates must pass any level of background investigation applicable to the position.
• In accordance with federal regulation, any person applying for employment in the Department of Corrections must provide relevant information.
• 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

• Experience in the culinary arts or skilled trades is preferred but not required.
• Experienced vocational instructors with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Delivers classroom-based lessons, adapting established curricula into daily lesson plans and managing course pacing to ensure participants meet certification deadlines.
• Proctors certification exams and maintains detailed records of participant attendance, grades, and competency checklists.
• Ensures a secure learning environment through constant supervision and rigorous tool and equipment inventories for all instructional materials.
• Collaborates with correctional staff and external partners to model professional work ethics and teach "soft skills" essential for post-release employment.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 12 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a 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
• Education Level: High school or GED