INSTRUCTOR, VOCATIONAL

Responsibilities

• Provides instruction to inmates/detainees for various labor and/or technical skills through classroom instruction, demonstration and practical exercises.
• Maintains records including testing, daily offender work, attendance and general record keeping.
• Affirms educational needs of inmates, develops lessons plans to address those needs to include individualized assignments and training.
• Administers, scores, and interprets examinations and proficiency indicators.
• Counsels students concerning their performance, behavior and personal problems.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/equivalency and five (5) years relevant wage-earning work experience required.
• OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years teaching experience 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.)
• 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

About the Role

This is an academic programs position. The focus is to create a vocational technical and academic environment that provides inmates/detainees the opportunity to maximize their learning potential and achieve or enhance an ability to perform vocational tasks.