FDC-VOCATIONAL TEACHER-EJT(LANDSCAPE/HORTICULTURE)-70047646-JEFFERSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

Requisition No: 834461 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC-VOCATIONAL TEACHER-EJT(LANDSCAPE/HORTICULTURE)-70047646-JEFFERSON CORRECTIONAL INSTITUTION

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70047646 

Salary:  51,500.02 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 10/20/2024 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Vocational Teacher-EJT (Landscape/Horticulture) – 70047646

 

This advertisement is for a Career Service position located at Jefferson Correctional Institution in the Education Department, teaching Landscape/Horticulture.

 

Salary Rate: $51,500.02 annually

 

SALARY WILL BE APPLIED IN ACCORDANCE WITH 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 college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• A high school diploma or its equivalent and three (3) years’ experience in the vocation (or directly related to the vocation) being taught; or
  • Possession of licensure or certifications in the vocation being taught or postsecondary education may substitute for up to one (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 Di