Adult Education Teacher

Requisition No:861739

Agency:
Department of Corrections

Working Title:

ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: $51,500.02 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 01/05/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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Adult Education Teacher

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Franklin Correctional Institution in the Education department. This position is for an Adult Basic Education/GED® Instructor responsible for delivery of instruction in Math/Science, Reading‑Language Arts and Social Studies through a blended instructional model.

The mission of the Bureau of Education at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide comprehensive educational programs and services to inmates. Their goal is to enhance inmates' academic, vocational, and life skills, thereby promoting personal development and successful reintegration into society. By offering quality education and training, they aim to reduce recidivism and support inmates in becoming productive, law‑abiding citizens.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

The incumbent in this position is responsible for teaching assigned academic subjects to students at a correctional institution/facility. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plan, develop, and conduct classes in assigned subjects, utilizing various teaching techniques to assist student advancement.
• Supervise inmates in the class, conduct roll calls, counts, and maintain attendance records.
• Ensure order and discipline in the classroom, continually evaluate student progress, and administer grades and tests.
• Counsel and advise individuals on program progress, behavior, or personal concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings, seminars, and workshops for curriculum changes and professional development, and assist in budget preparation and purchase requests for the education program.

Be a part of our mission to provide quality education and support the rehabilitation of inmates. Apply now and help make a difference!

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition‑Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

• Applicants in possession of a master’s degree (official transcripts) may be eligible for an additional $1,499.94 annually.
• Possession of a temporary or professional teaching certificate may be eligible for a one‑time $1,000 hiring bonus.

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university; and
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator's Certificate.
  • SPECIAL
    
    NOTE:
    
    Non‑certified applicants must obtain a temporary State of Florida Educator’s Certificate within 12 months of hire. State of Florida Educator’s Professional Certificate must be obtained prior to the expiration of Temporary Certificate.
• For more information regarding Florida Educator Certification’s eligibility .

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

The Florida Department of Corrections requires…