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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Corrections Education Specialist I

Pay: $62,856/yr

Posted: 2 days ago

Location: Fredonia, KY (Onsite)

Last Updated: 15 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/12/2026

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A Curriculum Specialist works in a public school district to coordinate curriculum. Works with teachers to develop curriculum that helps students learn effectively and meets state educational standards. Analyzes student assessment data, and chooses textbooks, educational materials, and new technologies to support teaching. May specialize in particular grade levels or subject areas, or education for specific groups of students such as English Language Learners.

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Job Description

Advertisement Closes 9/25/2026 (11:59 PM ET) 2604784 Corrections Education Specialist I Pay Grade 13 Salary $62,855.52 Annually Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

FULL TIME

ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY

| 18A | 40.0 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of Corrections Location 374 New Bethel Church Road Fredonia, KY 42411 USA Description The Department of Corrections (DOC) mission is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non- criminal behavior. The DOC provides an opportunity for inmates to acquire skills through educational programming. The education programs include communication skills, general education, basic academic skills, GED preparation, special education, vocational education and post secondary education. Western Kentucky Correctional Complex is seeking a Corrections Education Specialist I, this position plays an essential role for the institution by providing targeted instruction services to the inmates housed at the facility. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing instruction through use of an approved curriculum. Administering assessments. Preparing lesson plans. Maintaining student and academic records. Preparing reports reflective of student work and progress. Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION

Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in education (academic).

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS

NONE Substitute

EDUCATION

for

EXPERIENCE

NONE Substitute

EXPERIENCE

for

EDUCATION

NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

(AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE Working Conditions Work is typically performed in an office setting within a correctional institution. Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in

KRS 18A.111.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Donna McClamroch at DonnaG.McClamroch@ky.gov . An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D Apply Now Share Save Job