Adult Education Teacher

Overview

ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER - State of Florida

Agency:
Department of Corrections |

Working Title:

ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

Location:

Everglades Correctional Institution (Education department). This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position. The incumbent will deliver Adult Basic Education / GED instruction in Math/Science, Reading-Language Arts, and Social Studies through a blended instructional model. This position is not a telework role and requires reporting to the appropriate FDC office.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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 (FRS):
  Pension Plan, Investment Plan (401(k)-type), Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), Deferred Compensation.

Salary: $51,500.02 Annually | Posting Closing Date: 01/13/2026

• Background screening requirement:
  Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• Employment eligibility: U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. E-Verify is used.
• H-1B sponsorship is not provided.
• Application assistance:
  People First Service Center at  Applications accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer. Reasonable accommodation requests:
• Drug-Free workplace. Reasonable suspicion drug testing may apply.
• Veterans’ Preference applies. Documentation required with each submission (e.g., DD Form 214). See the vacancy announcement for details.