EDUCATION SUPERVISOR I-SES

JOB DUTIES

The incumbent in this dynamic position leads the entire Adult Education and Career and Technical Education program at a correctional institution or facility. Employees in this role exercise independent judgment to shape impactful policies and procedures, significantly influencing personnel administration and budget preparation. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise and manage education staff, including hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining employees.
• Plan, organize, and direct Adult Education and Career and Technical Education programs at the correctional institution/facility.
• Counsel inmates on educational concerns and personal or family problems.
• Prepare and administer the education department budget, ensuring proper and legal administration of funds.
• Ensure compliance with education standards, maintain the education building and equipment, and schedule staff training and orientation programs.

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.
• Retail 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

REQUIREMENTS

• A master's degree from an accredited college/university.
• Two years of teaching experience.
• Must possess a current State of Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate.
• In addition, employees in this position must possess or be willing to add at least one of the following administrative coverage areas within 36 months of appointment: school principal, administration of adult education, local director of vocational education, or educational leadership.

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.
• 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.
• Reasonable Accommodation: 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).
• Drug-Free Workplace: 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.