CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

State of Florida • Florida City, FL

29d • $51,500 • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Dade Correctional Institution in the Education Department, specifically for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching position in Wastewater. The mission of the Education Department is to provide comprehensive educational programs and services to inmates, aiming to enhance their academic, vocational, and life skills. The goal is to promote personal development and successful reintegration into society, reduce recidivism, and support inmates in becoming productive, law-abiding citizens. This position is not a telework position and requires reporting to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years’ experience in the CTE subject area being taught.
• Possession of current licensure or certification(s) in the CTE being taught or a postsecondary certificate of completion (must submit transcript/certificate of completion) may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
• Must hold the applicable subject area license or industry certification or be willing to possess 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.
• A class C Water and/ or Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator License.
• Successful applicants will be issued a Florida Department of Corrections CTE Temporary Educator’s Certificate and will have 5 years to obtain the Department of Corrections Educator’s Professional Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and conducts classes in assigned subjects, utilizing various teaching techniques to assist student advancement.
• Supervises inmates in the class, conduct roll calls, counts, and maintain attendance records.
• Ensures order, discipline, tool control, and safety in the classroom and/or shop.
• Evaluates student progress, administers grades and tests, and counsel’s individuals on program progress, behavior, or personal concerns.
• Participates 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED