Vocational Welding Instructor 2026-01465

State of Wyoming•Rawlins, WY

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Wyoming Department of Corrections is committed to public safety, high correctional standards, and creating a safe, supportive work environment for our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, insurance, paid leave, and more—because we value the people who keep our facilities running strong. The Wyoming State Penitentiary is seeking a Vocational Welding Instructor. The Welding Instructor helps support successful reentry by providing vocational education and hands-on welding instruction to incarcerated individuals within the vocational education program. This position delivers introductory and intermediate welding training, including NCCER Safety and OSHA 10 certification coursework to prepare students for entry-level employment opportunities in the welding industry upon release. Responsibilities include developing and implementing an effective curriculum, monitoring student progress and performance, and fostering a safe, structured, and productive learning environment. Wyoming has no state income tax, meaning more of your paycheck stays with you! The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Drug Free Workplace. All staff are subject to drug testing while employed by the WDOC. Successful Applicants for employment must pass a background/reference check and drug screen upon appointment. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is a Tobacco-Free Workplace and prohibits the taking, carrying, possessing, or introducing of smoking materials, smokeless tobacco, or tobacco substitutes on or into WDOC facilities and grounds. The Wyoming Department of Corrections is in compliance with the Federal Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA) of 2003. It is the policy and practice of WDOC to protect inmates/offenders from personal abuse, corporal punishment, personal injury, disease, property damage, and harassment, and to eliminate prison rape. WDOC has a strict dress code policy to include standards for facial hair, body art, and piercings/gauges. All applicants must meet the standards of this dress code to be considered for employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Education)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Vocational Trainer OR Education & Experience Substitution: 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Vocational Trainer
Knowledge of basic regulations and practices associated with civil emergency activities.
Knowledge of basic instructional and training procedures and practices.
Knowledge of behavior management principles.

Nice To Haves

Certificate in welding
Ability to obtain NCCER Certificate for teaching the welding trade.

Responsibilities

Develops and implements an effective curriculum.
Monitors student progress and performance.
Fosters a safe, structured, and productive learning environment.
Researches the latest training resource material to develop course curriculum, lesson plans, and other training materials needed to teach activities and objectives; develops individual program plans.
Performs training needs assessment using job analysis, employee surveys, interviews, and other special techniques to determine training effectiveness, identify training needs, and establish specific learning objectives.
Obtains adjunct instructor status with Central Wyoming College; submits all enrollment paperwork and grades for each student to the college.
Develops weekly reports and submits them to the Education Manager.
Completes monthly tool inventory reports.
Attends vocational training with the education department.
Administers standardized tests and functional assessments.
Enters payroll, case notes, attendance, and enrollment/completion in the computer database.
Ensure adherence to all WDOC policies and procedures.
Responsible for ensuring a safe and enjoyable workplace, including participation in initiatives designed to promote a positive work environment.