ACADEMIC INSTRUCTOR

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom instruction in the areas of basic education subjects including career planning, social adjustment, and general life/skills knowledge.
• May instruct conversational English, and ideas and customs in English to students with limited English proficiency.
• Maintains records including testing, daily inmate/detainee work, attendance and general record keeping.
• Evaluates and maintains inmate/detainee academic progress.
• Provides individual tutoring.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator’s certificate. (Non-Certified applicants must obtain a State or Florida Educator’s Certificate within twelve (12) months of hire.)
• Two (2) years of relevant teaching experience preferred.
• NOTE for Veterans/spouses ONLY: If applicant is a Veteran or a Veteran’s spouse (in Florida), they can apply and receive a Temporary License if they meet the following:
• Minimum of forty-eight (48) months of military service with an honorable/medical discharge.
• Minimum of sixty (60) college credits with a 2.5 grade point average.
• Passing score on a Florida subject area examination.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account