Adult Education Teacher

Adult Education Teacher

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Union 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.

Job Duties:

• Plans, develops and conducts classes in the assigned subject(s). Utilizes various teaching techniques and activities to assist students with their educational advancement. Responsible for the supervision of inmates assigned to the class. Conducts roll calls, counts and maintains attendance records. Ensures that order and discipline are maintained in the classroom.
• Continually evaluates students and makes determinations as to overall progress. Administers grades and evaluates tests.
• Counsels and advises individuals regarding their program progress, behavior or personal concerns.
• Participates in staff meetings, seminars and workshops to identify needed curriculum changes and to facilitate professional development.
• Assists in budget preparation and processing purchase requests for the education program.

Benefits:

• 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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Additional Information:

• The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee's eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.
• The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.
• Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center . Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
• Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.