INSTRUCTOR, ACADEMICS

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom instruction in the areas of basic education subjects including career planning, social adjustment, and general life skills information.
• 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

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Role

Are you looking for a career you can feel good about? We hire only those that strive to do their best. By joining our family, you'll receive the honor and recognition that comes with working for the industry's global leader in evidenced based rehabilitation.

GEO Secured Services Facility Overview

The facility provides a full range of correctional services including dental, medical and psychological services, education, and vocational training. Work and educational programs are designed to reduce recidivism and include academic and vocational education, vocational planning, substance abuse education, general counseling, life skills and transition planning.