FDC-EDUCATION SUPERVISOR II-SES-70038920-LOWELL CI, OCALA, FL

Requisition No: 850444

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-EDUCATION SUPERVISOR II-SES-70038920-LOWELL CI, OCALA, FL

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 70038920

Salary: $66,950.00 annually

Posting Closing Date: 04/22/2025

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Education Supervisor II - SES – 70038920

This advertisement is for a SES (Select Exempt Service) position located at Lowell Correctional Institution in the Education Department.

Salary Rate: $66,950.00 annually

SALARY WILL BE APPLIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH PAY POLICY. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED AT THE ABOVE LISTED APPOINTMENT RATE.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• As supervisor, this position communicates with, motivates, provides or coordinates training, evaluates employee’s work, plans and directs the employee’s work, and has authority to hire or recommend the hire, transfer or discipline of subordinate employees.
• The incumbent in this position is responsible for the direction of the total academic, vocational and wellness programs at larger, more complex correctional institutions/facilities with specialized populations. Employees in positions allocated to this class exercise independent judgment in formulating or assisting in the formulation of policies and procedures which have significant impact in personnel administration and preparation of budgets. Duties include but will not be limited to the following:
• Plans, organizes and directs the education programs at the correctional institution/facility. This involves supervising education staff in teaching academic and career and technical education (CTE) courses, counseling, clerical duties, and volunteers.
• Coordinates with security to provide cell front and direct academic instruction to the close management population.
• Counsels inmates regarding educational concerns as well as personal or family problems.
• Supervises the preparation and administration of the budget for the education department. This includes maintaining appropriate budgetary controls to ensure proper and legal administration of funds, operations within allocation approved programs, and submission of data for budget preparation as provided in specific instructions.
• Acts as Local Education Agency (LEA) representative and regularly attends all Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
• Interviews, selects, and coordinates the assignment of staff to include conducting performance appraisals, administering discipline and counseling or coaching staff.
• Monitors the maintenance and cleaning of the education building and equipment.
• Directs the preparation of reports required by specific request, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Initiates and documents procedures and policies necessary to ensure compliance with education standards.
• Provides monthly reports to Central Office staff pertaining to students with disabilities and coordinates with Central Office staff to ensure institutional compliance with Department of Education rules and audit findings.
• Schedules staff training to ensure that all education staff complete in-service requirements. This includes development and presentation of new employee orientation programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

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
• Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.
  

Required Qualifications

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• A master's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Three years of teaching experience, one of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Must possess a current State of Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate.
• In addition, employees in this position must possess or be willing to add at least one of the following administrative coverage areas within 36 months of appointment: school principal, administration of adult education, local director of vocational education, or educational leadership.

• For more information regarding Florida Educator Certification’s eligibility please click here.
  

For further consideration, copies of official college transcripts or diplomas must be submitted with the application.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.