FDC-CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED. TEACHER-WORKFORCE/CAREER DEVELOPMENT

Requisition No: 845434

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-CAREER AND TECHNICAL ED. TEACHER-WORKFORCE/CAREER DEVELOPMENT-70047650-POLK CI, POLK CITY, FL

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70047650

Salary: $51,500.19 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 02/01/2025

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Career and Technical Education Teacher-(Workforce/Career development) – 70047650

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Polk Correctional Institution in the Education Department.

Salary: $51,500.19 Annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, develops, and conducts, classes in the assigned subject(s).
• Utilizes various teaching techniques and activities to assist students with their educational advancement.
• Responsible for the supervision of inmates assigned to the class.
• Conducts roll calls, counts, and maintaining attendance records.
• Ensures that order and discipline, tool control, and safety are maintained in the classroom and/or shop.
• Continually evaluates students and makes determination as to overall progress.
• Administers grades and evaluates tests.
• Counsels and advises individuals regarding their program progress, behavior or personal concern.
• Participates in staff meetings, seminars, and workshops to identify needed curriculum changes and to facilitate professional development.
• Assists in budget preparation and processing purchase requests for the education program.

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 high school diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years’ experience in Workforce/Career development (skills in digital literacy; emotional intelligence; communication skills; adaptability; problem solving; critical thinking; leadership; teamwork and cooperation; time management and organization ect.) being taught; or

• Possession of current licensure or certification(s) in the vocation being taught or a postsecondary certificate of completion (must submit transcript/certificate of completion) may substitute for up to one (1) year of the required experience.
• Must hold the aplicable subject area liscense or industry certification or be willing to posess within 12 months of hire.
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a Temporary Florida Department of Corrections Educator’s Certificate or if applicable a temporary State of Florida Educator's Certificate.
• SPECIAL NOTE: Non-certified applicants must possess a State of Florida Educators Certificate or a Florida School District/Florida Department of Corrections issued educators certificate in the vocational area within 12 months of hire. A Department of Corrections Educator’s Professional Certificate must be obtained in the vocational area prior to the expiration of the Temporary Certificate.

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

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.