Automotive Maintenance/Repair Occupations Teacher - Correction - SCI Forest

Full Job Description

BE THE CHANGE FOR THE FUTURE! Become a teacher in the automotive maintenance repair trade at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Forest! Step into a role that not only imparts knowledge but also fosters innovation and passion for automotive craftsmanship. The Department of Corrections is seeking a qualified individual with a dedication for education and a desire to make a meaningful impact. If you possess the necessary expertise and are eager to inspire others, we invite you to apply today and be a catalyst for change.

Requirements

In this role, you will be instrumental in providing education to inmate students in automotive mechanics and related vocational skills, blending theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on training. You will tailor curriculum materials based on screening and placement assessments, employing diverse teaching techniques to cater to individual learning needs. Your responsibilities include delivering classroom and shop instruction pertinent to automotive maintenance and repair, assigning and evaluating homework, and developing assessments to gauge student progress throughout the curriculum.

Additionally, you will maintain accurate education records in compliance with DOC and SCI policies, track attendance and inventory, and manage classroom supplies and equipment orders. To foster a productive learning environment, you will monitor inmate behavior, establish classroom rules, and address any disruptions through appropriate disciplinary measures, ensuring that all tools and materials are accounted for and reported as necessary!

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-hour work week
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 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.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

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 Auto Mechanics/Inspection/Technology. The specific apprenticeship period for this parenthetical is 3 years.

Special Requirements:

• You must be in possession of or eligible for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Instruction Certificate I or II for the specified parenthetical; or
• You must be in possession of or eligible for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Intern Certificate for the specified parenthetical; or
• You must be eligible for a Pennsylvania Department of Education Emergency Certificate for the specified parenthetical.

Conditions 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 basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet thePA 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 Requirements:

• 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.

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.

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