Service Occupations Teacher - Correction Education (Warehouse Ops/Material Handling) - SCI Albion

If you have a strong desire to help others and impart your skills and knowledge, we have an exciting opportunity for you at the Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion. We are looking for a dedicated and experienced individual well-versed in warehouse operations and material handling to join our team. As a member of our team, you will have the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of inmates and contribute to their success both inside and outside of the correctional system. Join us and be a part of something truly fulfilling and rewarding!

As a Service Occupations Teacher, you will play a crucial role in providing vocational instruction for inmates at SCI Albion. Your responsibilities will include not only teaching warehouse operations and material handling but also evaluating and placing students in appropriate programs, adapting materials to meet individual needs, and administering tests and evaluations. Additionally, you will be responsible for maintaining classroom order and addressing any disruptive behavior in a professional and appropriate manner. Your role in shaping the vocational education of inmates is essential to their rehabilitation and future success.

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 7:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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 Warehouse Operations/Material Handling. There is no approved apprenticeship period for this parenthetical.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of or have eligibility for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Certificate 1 or 2 for the specified parenthetical; or
• You must be in possession of or have 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.

Condition of Employment:

• You must maintain the minimum teaching certification for the specified parenthetical as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education's current regulations.

Other Requirements:

• Successful completion of the training academy 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.
• 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.

How to Apply:

• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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.

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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.