ADULT EDUCATION TEACHER

Adult Education TeacherThis open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Suwannee Correctional Institution 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.The Bureau of Education at the Florida Department of Corrections provides 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, they 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.Job duties include planning, developing, and conducting classes in assigned subjects, supervising inmates in the class, conducting roll calls, counts, and maintaining attendance records, ensuring order and discipline in the classroom, evaluating student progress, administering grades and tests, counseling and advising individuals on program progress, behavior, or personal concerns, participating in staff meetings, seminars, and workshops for curriculum changes and professional development, and assisting in budget preparation and purchase requests for the education program.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 (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan), Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan), Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), and Deferred Compensation.Requirements include a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university and possession or eligibility 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.Additional information includes a Level 2 background check requirement, employment eligibility for U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S., and Veterans' Preference for eligible candidates.