CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Florida; Polk City (FL); On-site; USD 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections seeks a Career and Technical Education Teacher at Polk Correctional Institution in the Education Department. The role focuses on Electrical CTE, delivering classes, supervising inmates, and maintaining safety and attendance records.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and related experience, with licensure or certification within 12 months. It is not a remote role and reports to the local FDC office.

Qualifications

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years’ experience in the CTE subject area being taught.
• Must possess the applicable subject area license or industry certification or be willing to possess within 12 months of hire.
• Special note: Temporary Florida Department of Corrections Educator’s Certificate issued with 5-year timeline to obtain Professional Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, and conducts classes in assigned electrical CTE subjects with varied teaching techniques.
• Supervises inmates in the class, conducts roll calls, counts, and maintains attendance records.
• Ensures order, discipline, tool control, and safety in the classroom and shop.
• Evaluates student progress, administers grades and tests, and counsels individuals on progress.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional development for curriculum changes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition No: 884079

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70013080

Salary: $51,500.02 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 09/28/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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ADVERTISING TITLE: Career and Technical Education Teacher

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Polk Correctional Institution in the Education Department. This position is for a Career and Technical Education (CTE) teaching position in Electrical.

The Education Department provides comprehensive educational programs and services to inmates. Our 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.

Job Duties

• Plans, develops, and conducts classes in assigned subjects, utilizing various teaching techniques to assist student advancement.
• Supervises inmates in the class, conduct roll calls, counts, and maintain attendance records.
• Ensures order, discipline, tool control, and safety in the classroom and/or shop.
• Evaluates student progress, administers grades and tests, and counsel’s individuals on program progress, behavior, or personal concerns.
• Participates in staff meetings, seminars, and workshops for curriculum changes and professional development, and assist in budget preparation and purchase requests for the education program.

Be a part of our mission to provide quality education and support the rehabilitation of inmates.

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.

Salary Incentives

• Applicants in possession of a master’s degree (official transcripts) may be eligible for an additional $1,499.94 annually.
• Possession of a temporary or professional teaching certificate may be eligible for a one-time $1,000 hiring bonus.

Requirements

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

• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years’ experience in the CTE subject area being taught; or
  • Possession of current licensure or certification(s) in the CTE 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 possess the applicable subject area license or industry certification or be willing to possess within 12 months of hire.
• Must 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: Successful applicants will be issued a Florida Department of Corrections CTE Temporary Educator’s Certificate. Applicants will have 5 years to obtain the Department of Corrections Educator’s Professional Certificate. A Department of Corrections Educator’s Professional Certificate must be obtained prior to the expiration of the Temporary Certificate.
• For more information regarding Florida Educator Certification’s eligibility please click here.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

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.

Additional Information

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

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.