Service Occupations Teacher - Correction Education - Warehouse Operations/Material Handling
Listed on 2026-02-07
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Education / Teaching
Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
THE POSITION
Are you a motivated and enthusiastic professional ready to share your knowledge of warehouse operations and material handling? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated Service Occupations Teacher to join our technical education team. In this impactful role, you will provide hands-on vocational instruction in warehouse operations and material handling to inmate students at the State Correctional Institution you enjoy teaching, have strong skills in your field, and want to make a positive impact through public service, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your career!
DESCRIPTIONOF WORK
In this position, you will assess inmates' abilities to determine their suitability for the program and place them within the appropriate curriculum. You will adjust instructional materials to meet student needs and provide both classroom and hands-on shop instruction. Responsibilities include assigning and evaluating homework, creating and administering tests, and providing a final evaluation for each student. Additionally, you will monitor inmate behavior, set classroom rules and procedures, and address disruptive behavior by taking appropriate corrective action and documenting all actions taken.
This role requires you to independently select effective teaching methods, make necessary curriculum adjustments, and contribute recommendations for departmental procedures, policies, and curriculum development.
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
- 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:
Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $67,581.00 (before taxes) - 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/Materiel Handling. There is no approved apprenticeship period for this parenthetical
Special Requirements:
- Possession of or eligibility for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Certificate 1 or 2 for the specified parenthetical;
or - Possession of or eligibility for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Intern Certificate for the specified parenthetical;
or - Eligibility 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
- 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 eligibility. Information to support eligibility 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
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