Instructor, Academics
About The Position
The Instructor, Academics provides instruction to inmates at Gadsden Correctional Facility in Quincy, Florida, using approved curricula. The role gives basic direction in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA), Correctional Education Association (CEA), Management & Training Corporation (MTC), Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC), and Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) directives. The instructor delivers individualized, competency-based instruction in occupational program areas through classroom and laboratory management. They develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests, adapt instructional materials to support competency mastery, and plan for the equipment, supplies, and materials needed for training. The position also monitors learner motivation, discipline, and learning difficulties; evaluates and records progress; completes facility forms; models positive social skills; and maintains accountability of inmates and property while following safety practices. Other duties may be assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities. This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position. Pay is $22 per hour. A bachelor’s degree and a valid teaching certificate are required. Two years of relevant teaching experience is preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Valid teaching certificate from the Florida Department of Education or comparable authority.
- Valid Florida driver’s license and an acceptable driving record, unless waived by management.
- Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of relevant teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management in assigned occupational program areas.
- Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content.
- Review, select, and adapt instructional materials to help learners master competencies required for occupational entry, advancement, and upgrading.
- Plan activities and initiate budget requests to ensure equipment, supplies, and materials are available for the training schedule.
- Monitor motivation, discipline, and learning difficulties to support positive behavioral change.
- Evaluate and maintain records of inmate progress toward pre-established performance objectives.
- Complete applicable forms in accordance with facility procedures.
- Promote positive social skills by modeling appropriate behavior and intervening when inappropriate behavior is observed.
- Maintain accountability of inmates and property and follow safety practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned within the incumbent’s capabilities, as determined by management.
- Successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Nine paid holidays
- Opportunities for job advancement
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Job Type
Full-time
