FDC-VOCATIONAL TEACHER-EJT(MULTI-TRADE)- 70010252 - Region 1 1

Requisition No: 821327 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-VOCATIONAL TEACHER-EJT(MULTI-TRADE)- 70010252 - Region 1 1

Position Number: 70010252 

Salary:  $50,000.08 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/09/2024 

***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Vocational Teacher-EJT (MULTI-TRADE) – 70010252

This advertisement is for Career Service positions located at Liberty CI (Welding), Jefferson CI (Machining or Electrical) and Gadsden Re-Entry Center (HVAC & Electrical) in the Education Department, teaching the above trades.

Salary Rate:

• $50,000.08 annually

SALARY WILL BE DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CURRENT PAY POLICY. THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE APPOINTED AT THE ABOVE LISTED APPOINTMENT RATE

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for teaching the assigned vocational subject(s) to students at a correctional institution/facility. Duties include but will not be limited to the following:

• Plans, develops, and conducts classes in the assigned subject(s).
• Utilizes various teaching techniques and activities to assist students with their educational advancement.
• Responsible for the supervision of inmates assigned to the class.
• Conducts roll calls, counts, and maintaining attendance records.
• Ensures that order and discipline, tool control, and safety are maintained in the classroom and/or shop.
• Continually evaluates students and makes determinations as to overall progress.
• Administers grades and evaluates tests.
• Counsels and advises individuals regarding their program progress, behavior or personal concern.
• Participates in staff meetings, seminars, and workshops to identify needed curriculum changes and to facilitate professional development.
• Assists in budget preparation and processing purchase requests for the education program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of a vocational area.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of curriculum development including special needs.
• Skill in operating necessary equipment specific to the vocational subject.
• Ability to teach vocational courses to individuals in a group setting.
• Ability to develop appropriate curricula.
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules regulations, policies, and procedures relating to vocation instruction.
• Ability to listen effectively.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Please note, when submitting a post-secondary school/college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• • A high school diploma or its equivalent and 3 years of full-time successful occupational experience or the equivalent of part-time experience in the teaching specialization area. Post secondary education or training can be used to substitute up to 1 year of the required experience.
  • Possess or be eligible to apply for a State of Florida Educator's Certificate.
  • SPECIAL NOTE:  Non-certified applicants must possess a State of Florida Educator’s Certificate, or a Florida School District/Florida Department of Corrections issued educator’s certificate in the vocational area within 12 months of hire.  State of Florida or Department of Corrections Educator’s Professional Certificate must be obtained in the vocational area prior to the expiration of the Temporary Certificate.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks. If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.