PLACEMENT & TRANSITION SPECIALIST

State of Florida • MALONE, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Jackson Correctional Institution in the Education department. The purpose of this position is to manage and facilitate educational assessment, orientation, record-keeping, and counseling for inmates to support their educational progress and successful transition. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Requirements

• Must possess one (1) year of teaching experience.
• A master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator's Certificate.
• Non-certified applicants must obtain a temporary State of Florida Educator’s Certificate within 12 months of hire.
• State of Florida Educator’s Professional Certificate must be obtained prior to the expiration of Temporary Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Conducts education orientation program for new arrivals, administers and scores achievement and placement tests.
• Responsible for the administration of General Education Development (GED) testing. This duty includes responsibility for proper security of tests and related materials and compliance with prescribed testing procedures.
• Maintains educational records, test scores and education progress of inmates.
• Ensures that computerized educational records and reports are current.
• Assists in the development of individualized education and transition plans.
• Interviews and counsels with inmates regarding education, transition, and personal needs.
• Ensures that achievements of inmates are recorded and recognized.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level