ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

State of Florida • Live Oak, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring an Adult Education Teacher for a Career Service position in the Education department at Suwannee Correctional Institution. The teacher delivers Adult Basic Education/GED instruction in Math/Science, Reading-Language Arts, and Social Studies through a blended instructional model. The Bureau of Education provides inmates with academic, vocational, and life-skills education intended to support 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

• 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 professional certificate before the temporary certificate expires.
• Pass a Level 2 background check before starting work.
• 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 about program progress, behavior, or personal concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings, seminars, and workshops related to curriculum changes and professional development.
• Assist with 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.
• Florida Retirement System pension plan.
• Florida Retirement System investment plan.
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP).
• Deferred compensation.
• Potential additional annual compensation of $1,499.94 for applicants with a master’s degree.
• Potential one-time $1,000 hiring bonus for applicants with a temporary or professional teaching certificate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time