Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Suwannee CI in the Education department. The purpose of the Bureau of Education at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide comprehensive educational programs and services for 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.

Job Duties:

• Provide special education services and teaching academic subjects to students with disabilities in a correctional facility, helping them unlock their full potential.
• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities, conducting IEP meetings, and maintaining meticulous documentation.
• Conduct transition planning, make referrals, and coordinate with institutional staff and external agencies to ensure seamless support.
• Deliver specialized instruction, assist teachers with accommodations and modifications, and closely monitor student progress to ensure every student thrives.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintain your Professional Educator Certification with an Exceptional Student Education endorsement.

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.
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a Temporary Florida Department of Corrections Educator's Certificate or if applicable a temporary State of Florida Educator's Certificate.
• Pass the Exceptional Student Education (K12) Subject Area Exam with 12 months of hire.

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.
• 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 .
• All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
• Candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.

Location:

Live Oak, FL, US, 32060