ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

State of Florida • CHIPLEY, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Education Teacher is a Career Service position in the Education department at Northwest Florida Reception Center. The teacher delivers Adult Basic Education/GED® instruction in Math/Science, Reading-Language Arts, and Social Studies through a blended instructional model. The position is not telework and requires reporting to the Florida Department of Corrections office in the area served.

The Bureau of Education provides educational programs and services to inmates to support academic, vocational, and life-skills development, personal development, and successful reintegration into society. The role supports the department’s goal of reducing recidivism and helping inmates become productive, law-abiding citizens.

Requirements

• A 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.
• Pass a Level 2 background check before starting work.
• Be a U.S. citizen or authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree may qualify the applicant for an additional $1,499.94 annually.
• A temporary or professional teaching certificate may qualify the applicant for a one-time $1,000 hiring bonus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and conduct classes in assigned academic 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 about program progress, behavior, or 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 plan.
• Florida Retirement System investment plan (401(k)-type retirement plan).
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).
• Deferred compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time