CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Heavy Machinery)

State of Florida; Crestview (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental/Vision/Disability insurance

Tuition-free college

FRS retirement

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Career and Technical Education Teacher (Heavy Machinery) for Okaloosa Correctional Institution. This full-time role focuses on delivering vocational training and academic instruction to inmates, enhancing skills and promoting successful reintegration.

You will plan classes, supervise students, ensure safety, and participate in curriculum development and program budgeting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 3 years’ experience in the CTE area.
• Current licensure or certification in the CTE field or a postsecondary certificate.
• Temporary Florida Educator’s Certificate issued by DOC or eligibility to apply within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, and conduct classes in assigned subjects for inmates.
• Supervise inmates, perform roll calls and attendance.
• Maintain order, tool control, and safety in the classroom or shop.
• Evaluate progress, assign grades, and counsel students.
• Participate in staff meetings and assist in curriculum changes and budget prep.

Skills

Curriculum planning

Inmate supervision

Safety enforcement

Student assessment

Professional development

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Temporary Florida Educator’s Certificate

Subject area license or industry certification

Job description

CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Heavy Machinery)

Requisition No:883832

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION TEACHER (Heavy Machinery)

ADVERTISING TITLE: Career and Technical Education Teacher (Heavy Machinery)

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

The purpose of the Career and Technical Education Teacher in the Education Department is to provide 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:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for teaching the assigned career and technical subject(s) to students at a correctional institution/facility. Duties include but will not be limited to the following:

• 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.

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:
• 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.

• 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 hold the applicable subject area license or industry certification or be willing to possess 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: 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.

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.

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.

Location:

• CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32536
• CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32583
• CRESTVIEW, FL, US, 32539

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

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.

The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer.