Special Education Teacher: Inmate Education & IEP Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition-Free college courses

FRS Pension Plan

Job summary

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities in a correctional facility. The role emphasizes developing and implementing IEPs, conducting meetings, and coordinating transition planning to promote student success.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, pursue the required educator certificates, pass the ESE exam within 12 months, and maintain the ESE endorsement while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college/university; postsecondary education may substitute for up to 4 years of required experience.
• 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.
• Must obtain the Department of Corrections Educator’s Professional Certificate before expiration of Temporary Certificate.
• Requires Exceptional Student Education endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Provide special education services and teach academic subjects to students with disabilities in a correctional facility.
• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs; conduct IEP meetings and maintain documentation.
• Conduct transition planning and coordinate with staff and external agencies for support.
• Deliver specialized instruction and assist teachers with accommodations and progress monitoring.
• Engage in professional development and maintain ESE endorsement.

Skills

IEP development

IEP meetings

Transition planning

Special education

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Temporary Florida Educator Certificate

Job description

The Florida Department of Corrections is seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction and support to students with disabilities in a correctional facility. The role emphasizes developing and implementing IEPs, conducting meetings, and coordinating transition planning to promote student success.

Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher, pursue the required educator certificates, pass the ESE exam within 12 months, and maintain the ESE endorsement while