CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

State of Florida • Live Oak, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher for the Education Department at Suwanee Correctional Institution. The position teaches a CTE subject in Masonry or HVAC to students at a correctional institution. The Education Department provides academic, vocational, and life-skills education to inmates to support personal development, reduce recidivism, and promote successful reintegration into society. This is not a telework position; the employee must report to the FDC office in the area served.

The successful applicant will be issued a Florida Department of Corrections CTE Temporary Educator’s Certificate and must obtain the Department of Corrections Educator’s Professional Certificate within five years, before the temporary certificate expires. Applicants must pass a Level 2 background check. The FDC hires U.S. citizens and people authorized to work in the United States, verifies eligibility through E-Verify, and does not currently support H-1B visa sponsorship. Employees are subject to reasonable-suspicion drug testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in the CTE subject area being taught; alternatively, current licensure or certification in the CTE subject, or a postsecondary certificate of completion, may substitute for up to one year of the required experience.
• Hold the applicable subject-area license or industry certification, or be willing to obtain it within 12 months of hire.
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a Temporary Florida Department of Corrections Educator’s Certificate or, if applicable, a temporary State of Florida Educator’s Certificate.
• Obtain the Department of Corrections Educator’s Professional Certificate within five years and 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.

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 subjects using teaching techniques that support student advancement.
• Supervise inmates in class, conduct roll calls and counts, and maintain attendance records.
• Maintain order, discipline, tool control, and safety in the classroom or shop.
• Evaluate student progress, administer grades and tests, and counsel 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
• Education Level: High school or GED