ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

State of Florida • Live Oak, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring an Adult Basic Education/GED® Instructor at Suwannee Correctional Institution in the Education department. The position delivers instruction in Math/Science, Reading-Language Arts, and Social Studies through a blended instructional model. The Bureau of Education provides academic, vocational, and life-skills programs to inmates, with the goal of supporting personal development, successful reintegration, and reduced recidivism. This is not a telework position; the employee must report to the FDC office in the area served.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or 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 and obtain a State of Florida Educator’s Professional Certificate before the temporary certificate expires.
• Applicants must pass a Level 2 background check before beginning work.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and conduct classes in assigned subjects, using varied teaching techniques to support student advancement.
• Supervise inmates in class, conduct roll calls and counts, and maintain attendance records.
• Maintain classroom order and discipline, evaluate student progress, and administer grades and tests.
• Counsel and advise individuals on program progress, behavior, and personal concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings, seminars, and workshops related to curriculum changes and professional development.
• Assist with education-program budget preparation and purchase requests.

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.
• Florida Retirement System pension and investment plans, Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP), and deferred compensation.
• Applicants with a master’s degree may be eligible for an additional $1,499.94 annually.
• Possession of a temporary or professional teaching certificate may qualify for a one-time $1,000 hiring bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time