CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

State of Florida • CARRABELLE, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Corrections is hiring a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Teacher for Diesel Technician instruction in the Education Department at Franklin Correctional Institution. This Career Service position is not telework; the employee must report to the FDC office in the area served.

The Education Department provides inmates with academic, vocational, and life-skills programs intended to support personal development and successful reintegration into society. The teacher delivers instruction in assigned career and technical subjects and contributes to the education program’s operations and development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and three years of experience in the CTE subject area being taught.
• Current licensure or certification in the CTE subject being taught, or a postsecondary certificate of completion, may substitute for up to one year of the required experience; a transcript or certificate of completion must be submitted.
• 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.
• Submit official transcripts if selected and relying on a college or university degree.
• Pass the Florida Department of Corrections 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 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 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.

What This Job Offers

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