Teaching assistant jobs in Gainesville, FL

Working Title: CLASSROOM TEACHER II - F/C OPS - 60957300 Pay Plan: Temp 60957300 Salary: $16.71 - $31.17 Hourly Total Compensation Estimator Tool The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida's social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency's mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The Center is located in northeast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer, turkey and other wildlife. NFETC employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists. NORTH FLORIDA EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Classroom Teacher II - F/C OPS within the Recovery Unit. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: * To increase delivery of direct treatment services by professional staff, the incumbent will provide educational programs by planning, coordinating, and conducting same to include simulation exercises and classroom activities. Incumbent will place emphasis on preparing individuals to pass GED exam. Counsels and advised individuals on academic areas. Provides individualized / 1:1 training to individuals unable to attend the Recovery Center. Schedules and facilities award and graduation ceremonies. * To improve adaptive functioning of the individuals we serve, the incumbent actively participates in the treatment process by completing Educational Assessments standardized tests, monitors performance and progress provides written and verbal observations outcomes and recommendations. The incumbent also provides feedback on individuals reviewed at Recovery Team meetings. * Maintains inventory control of educational supplies and equipment. Requisitions and maintains educational and therapeutic equipment and supplies and promotes a safe and secure environment of all equipment by staff and individuals. * Maintains data base of all individuals in the educational program. Ensures all attendance data is submitted within 24 hours; submits monthly report of documented services to supervisor. * To implement an outcome-oriented management system, the incumbent attends meetings, seminars, and training sessions as required to maintain certification requirements. Participates in on-going in-service education for professional development. * Assists in the escorting and monitoring of the people we serve. * Performs other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position: * Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communications. * 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 teach individuals in a classroom setting. * Ability to prepare teaching plans, courses, activities and learning experiences for a variety of students. * Ability to develop appropriate curriculums. * Ability to counsel students on academic, social and personal problems. * Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. * Ability to work independently. * Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to classroom teaching. * Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. * Ability to communicate effectively. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Minimum Qualifications: * A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, certification as a teacher by the State of Florida and one year of professional teaching experience. * A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience. Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety: * Include the supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment. * Account for and explain gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed. * Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities, as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. * It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of responding to qualifying questions and entering work history. * If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at **************. Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: * Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits. * For a more complete list of benefits, visit ***************************** DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES US CITIZEN REQUIREMENT Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired. SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire. For more information, please visit the SSS website: ******************* RETIREE NOTICE If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida Department of Children and Families that any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S. No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency. Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies. #SAMH 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 (***************. 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. Location: