advertisement is for a SES (Select Exempt Service) position located at Lowell Correctional Institution in the Education Department.
Salary Rate: $60,000.20 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: As supervisor, this position communicates with, motivates, provides or coordinates training, evaluates employee’s work, plans and directs the employee’s work, and has authority to hire or recommend the hire, transfer or discipline subordinate employee. The incumbent in this position is responsible for the direction of the total academic and vocational
program at a correctional institution or facility. Employees in positions allocated to this class exercise independent judgment in formulating or assisting in the formulation of policies and procedures which have significant impact in personnel administration and preparation of budgets.
Duties include but will not be limited to the following: Plans, organizes and directs the education programs at the correctional institution/facility. This involves supervising education staff in teaching academic and vocational courses, counseling, clerical duties, and volunteers. Counsels inmates regarding educational concerns as well as personal or family problems. Supervises the preparation and administration
of the budget for the education department. This includes maintaining appropriate budgetary controls to ensure proper and legal administration of funds, operations within allocation approved programs, and submission of data for budget preparation as provided in specific instructions.
Interviews, selects, and coordinates the assignment of staff to include conducting performance appraisals, administering discipline and counseling or coaching staff. Monitors the maintenance and cleaning of the education building and equipment Directs the preparation of reports required by specific request, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Initiates and documents procedures and policies necessary to ensure compliance with education standards.
Schedules staff training to ensure that all education staff completes in-service requirements. This includes development and presentation of new employee orientation programs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to supervise. Ability to manage an education program. Ability to teach individuals in a classroom setting. Knowledge of the principles, methods and techniques of teaching. Knowledge of the principles of human learning, behavior and counseling. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of curriculum development.
Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments. Ability to prepare teaching plans, courses, activities and learning experiences for a variety of students. Ability to develop appropriate curriculums. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to manage an education program. Ability to teach individuals in a classroom setting. Ability to counsel students on academic problems. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.
A master's degree from an accredited college/university, two years of teaching experience and a current State of Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate. In addition, employees in this position must 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. 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 -xyz X. 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 -xyz X). 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.
