Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher - Corrections ED - SCI Forest

Are you ready to make a lasting impact by empowering others with the high-demand technical skills needed for a successful career in the building trades? As a Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Forest, you will have an opportunity to lead a transformative vocational program, bridging the gap between classroom theory and real-world mechanical mastery. By fostering a structured and professional learning environment, you will play a vital role in shaping inmate futures through dedicated mentorship and expert curriculum delivery. We are looking for a committed instructor who finds fulfillment in advancing rehabilitation through professional trade excellence. Apply now to start building a foundation for inmate success!

As a Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher, you will provide vocational instruction to inmate students, specializing in custodial maintenance and repair. In this role, you will be responsible for adapting curriculum materials to align with individual student needs based on screening and placement assessment results. To ensure an effective educational experience, you will select and develop diverse teaching techniques tailored to the specific instructional levels of each learner. Your instruction will include classroom theory and hands-on shop training in the vocational areas of building trades, custodial maintenance and repair, and other closely related job skills. Additionally, you will assign and evaluate homework, develop and administer assessments to track student growth, and provide final evaluations for the general student body. Administratively, you will be tasked with accurately updating and maintaining inmate education records in strict accordance with policies. Furthermore, you will proactively monitor student behavior and establish clear classroom rules and procedures to foster a safe, professional, and productive learning environment.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Education equivalent to high school graduation and two years wage earning experience beyond the completed apprenticeship period in the specified parenthetical; or
• If there is no approved apprenticeship period for the specified parenthetical, education equivalent to high school graduation and three years of wage earning experience in the specified parenthetical.
• Please Note: The specified parenthetical for this posting is Building Trades/Custodial Maintenance and Repair. The specific apprenticeship period for this parenthetical is 2 years.

• You must have possession of or eligibility for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Certificate I or II for the specified parenthetical; or
• You must have possession of or eligibility for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Intern Certificate for the specified parenthetical; or
• You must have eligibility for a Pennsylvania Department of Education Emergency Certificate for the specified parenthetical.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirement:

• You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.