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Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher - Corrections Education, Masonry - SCI Dallas

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Department of Corrections

Fresh

Location

Pennsylvania, 17120

Salary

$67,581 - $112,001

per year

Closes

April 16, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This job is for a teacher who instructs inmates at a Pennsylvania state prison in masonry skills, combining hands-on training in a workshop with classroom lessons on building techniques and related job skills.

You'll manage student records, evaluate progress, and maintain tools to help prepare them for careers in construction.

It's ideal for someone with real-world masonry experience who enjoys mentoring adults in a structured, secure environment and has a passion for teaching practical trades.

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Two years of wage-earning masonry experience beyond any apprenticeship period
  • Eligibility for Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Certificate I or II in Masonry, Vocational Intern Certificate, or Emergency Certificate
  • Strong communication skills to build rapport and teach effectively
  • Ability to provide hands-on instruction in masonry theory and practical skills
  • Experience maintaining records, inventories, and evaluations
  • Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA

Full Job Description

Do you have a solid masonry foundation and a desire to share your knowledge? Are you ready to change the future of building by becoming a masonry instructor? The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas is seeking a motivated Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher. This opportunity allows you to roll up your sleeves and conduct hands-on instruction that will shape the industry. If you have professional masonry experience and want to become a mentor in this valuable trade, then we want to talk to you! Apply today!

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Requirements

As a Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher - Corrections Education, Masonry, you will instruct and train inmate students in the the vocation of masonry and other closely related job skills.

You will provide classroom and shop instruction in masonry as well as select teaching techniques and curriculum materials that best meet the needs of the learners.

You will also maintain inmate education records and payroll.

This role requires effective communication and the ability to establish a classroom rapport that enables students to learn relevant masonry theory and job skills.

In addition, you will inventory all materials and tools used during classroom training, assign and review homework, and issue final evaluations for each enrolled student.


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 8:00 AM to 4:00 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

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 Masonry. The specific apprenticeship period for this parenthetical is 2 years.


Special Requirements:

  • You must be in possession of or eligible for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational 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.


Other Requirements:

  • 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 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).

  • 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.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

    Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.


    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.

    Additional Information

    • 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.

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