SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

State of Florida; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Retirement plans

Tuition-free college courses

Job summary

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS is seeking a SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER at Desoto Correctional Institution within the Education department. The role is not telework and reports to the local FDC office serving the area.

You will provide special education services to students with disabilities in a correctional setting to support their academic growth. Required are a bachelor’s degree or higher and an Exceptional Student Education endorsement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university.
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a Temporary Florida Department of Corrections Educator’s Certificate.
• Must pass the Exceptional Student Education (K12) Subject Area Exam within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Make a transformative impact by providing special education services and teaching academic subjects to students with disabilities in a correctional facility.
• Be a champion for individualized learning by developing, implementing, and monitoring IEPs and conducting IEP meetings with meticulous documentation.
• Guide students towards a brighter future by coordinating with institutional staff and external agencies for seamless support.
• Deliver specialized instruction, assist teachers with accommodations/modifications, and monitor student progress to ensure growth.
• Maintain Professional Educator Certification with an ESE endorsement and participate in professional development.

Job description

Requisition No: 882078
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 70035513
Salary: $51,500.02 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 09/06/2026
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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
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ADVERTISING TITLE: Special Education Teacher
This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Desoto Correctional Institution in the Education department. This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Job Duties

• Make a transformative impact by providing special education services and teaching academic subjects to students with disabilities in a correctional facility, helping them unlock their full potential.
• Be a champion for individualized learning by developing, implementing, and monitoring Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for students with disabilities, conducting IEP meetings, and maintaining meticulous documentation.
• Guide students towards a brighter future by conducting transition planning, making referrals, and coordinating with institutional staff and external agencies to ensure seamless support.
• Deliver specialized instruction, assist teachers with accommodations and modifications, and closely monitor student progress to ensure every student thrives.
• Stay at the forefront of education by participating in professional development activities and maintaining your Professional Educator Certification with an Exceptional Student Education endorsement.

Join us in this rewarding role where your dedication and expertise will make a significant difference in the lives of students with disabilities, empowering them to achieve their academic and personal goals!

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

• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college/university; and
• 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.

SPECIAL NOTE: This position requires that you pass the Exceptional Student Education (K12) Subject Area Exam with 12 months of hire.

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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.