Correctional Educator

Overview

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 literacy 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.

This position,
Correctional Educator (Job Requisition #54143), is open to all State employees and external applicants.

If you would like more information about this position, please contact Sean.

Dobbin.

Resumes will not be accepted via e‑mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Please note that multiple positions in the same anosble location may be filled from this job posting.

Work is performed in an institutional setting with continuous exposure to and interaction with incarcerated individuals. Security is a constant concern. Some travel may be required, necessitating a valid driver’s license and access to private transportation. Incarcerated individuals may display belligerent, threatening, or manipulative behavior, posing a potential risk or physical danger.

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.

Note:

Individual positions have specific educational licensure requirements.

Candidates 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.

In 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 pediu 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…