ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

State of Florida • DeFuniak Springs, FL

17h • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Walton 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 purpose of the Adult Education Teacher in the Bureau of Education at the Florida Department of Corrections is to provide comprehensive educational programs and services to inmates that enhance their academic, vocational, and life skills, promote personal development, and support successful reintegration into society by reducing recidivism and fostering productive, law-abiding citizenship. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

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.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants in possession of a master’s degree (official transcripts) may be eligible for an additional $1,499.94 annually.
• Possession of a temporary or professional teaching certificate may be eligible for a one-time $1,000 hiring bonus.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level