Instructor, Academics
About The Position
Does educating others inspire you? If so, join our team where we value your inspiration! The Gadsden Correctional Facility located in Quincy, FL., is now hiring educators to assist with making a difference in the lives of those on the inside. Job responsibilities: Instructors are responsible for providing instruction to inmates in accordance with approved curricula. Provide inmates with basic direction in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Correctional Education Association (CEA), Management & Training Corporation (MTC), Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) and Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) directives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, required.
- Valid teaching certificate from the Florida Department of education or comparable authority required.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
- Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements
Nice To Haves
- Two (2) years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized competency-based instruction through classroom and laboratory management in the occupational program areas taught to inmates.
- Develop performance objectives and criterion-referenced tests in accordance with established program content.
- Review, select and adapt instructional materials to help individuals reach mastery of the competencies required for entry, advancement and upgrading occupations.
- Plan activities to efficiently initiate budget requests to assure that all equipment, supplies and materials are available to support a progressive training schedule.
- Monitor motivation, discipline and learning difficulties to bring about positive changes in the behavior of inmates.
- Evaluate and maintain records of the inmate’s progress toward completion of pre-established performance objectives.
- Execute all applicable forms to adhere to facility procedures.
- Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
- Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.
- Perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.
Benefits
- Health/dental/vision/life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off (PTO)
- 9 paid holidays
- Opportunities for job advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
