Adult Education Teacher

Job Title

Adult Education Teacher

Santa Rosa, Florida (Department of Corrections)

Adult Basic Education/GED Instructor responsible for delivery of instruction in Math/Science, Reading‑Language Arts and Social Studies through a blended instructional model. This position is not a telework position and must report to the FDC office in the served area.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator’s Certificate. Non‑certified applicants must obtain a temporary State of Florida Educator’s Certificate within 12 months of hire; the Professional Certificate must be obtained before the temporary certificate expires.
• Official transcripts required if selected.

Annual base: $51,500.02. Additional incentives: $1,499.94 annually for master’s degree holders; one‑time $1,000 hiring bonus for possession of a temporary or professional teaching certificate.

• 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 under Florida Retirement System:
  • Traditional pension plan
  • 401(k)-type investment plan
  • Deferred retirement option program
  • Deferred compensation
• Recent retirees may continue distributions from investment or pension plan with no restrictions.

All applicants and volunteers must pass a Level 2 background check per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes prior to employment.

Only U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. are eligible. The agency uses E‑Verify to confirm work eligibility. No H‑1B visa sponsorship.

Eligible veterans receive preference in employment. Documentation is required as specified by Florida statutes and applies to Career Service vacancies.

August 24, 2026 11:59 PM EST.