Adult Education Teacher

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ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at South Florida Reception Center in the Education department. This position is for an Adult Basic Education/GED® Instructor responsible for delivery of instruction in Math/Science, Reading-Language Arts and Social Studies through a blended instructional model.

Our mission in the Education Department is to provide comprehensive educational programs and services to inmates. Their goal is to enhance inmates' academic, vocational, and life skills, thereby promoting personal development and successful reintegration into society. By offering quality education and training, we aim to reduce recidivism and support inmates in becoming productive, law-abiding citizens.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

• Teach assigned academic subjects to students at a correctional institution/facility using a blended instructional model; plan, develop, and conduct classes in Math/Science, Reading-Language Arts, and Social Studies.
• Supervise inmates in the class, conduct roll calls, counts, and maintain attendance records.
• Ensure order and discipline in the classroom, continually evaluate student progress, and administer grades and tests.
• Counsel and advise individuals on program progress, behavior, or personal concerns.
• Participate in staff meetings, seminars, and workshops for curriculum changes and professional development; assist in budget preparation and purchase requests for the education program.

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university; and
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator's Certificate.
• SPECIAL
  
  NOTE:
  
  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.

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, official transcripts will be required if selected for this position. For more information regarding Florida Educator Certification eligibility please .

Salary: $51,500.02 Annually

Benefits include:

• 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, Investment Plan, Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), Deferred Compensation, and related program details.

• BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT:
  Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
• EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY: U.S. citizenship or work authorization; E-Verify used.
• Applications accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
• Reasonable accommodation requests should be made to the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center.
• The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace with reasonable suspicion drug testing.
• VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:
  Preference for eligible veterans; documentation requirements apply.