Adult Basic Education Teacher, Correction Education - SCI Frackville

Do you believe in the transformative power of education? Are you ready to take the next step in your teaching career? The Department of Corrections is seeking a dedicated and passionate Adult Basic Education Teacher to join our team at the State Correctional Institution (SCI)  this role, you will work in a collaborative, communicative environment focused on helping inmates reach their educational goals and build a strong sense of achievement.

If you have teaching experience and believe in education's ability to change lives, apply today to discover a fulfilling career that allows you to share your skills.

In this position, you will provide foundational education to adult offenders in subjects such as math, reading, English, and social studies. You will develop detailed lesson plans outlining instructional content, learning activities, sequencing, required materials, and performance standards. Responsibilities include designing assessment methods, evaluating results to determine each inmate’s abilities and learning readiness, and adapting instruction accordingly. In addition, you will create and administer quizzes, tests, and practice exercises to guide study efforts and measure individual progress and achievement.

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

• 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.

• A bachelor's degree in education which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of an institution‑approved teaching practicum;
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• Four years of paraprofessional experience assisting educational staff in a classroom setting that includes or is supplemented by one year of experience providing classroom instruction or possession of an active Instructional 1 or 2 certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education;
  or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes or is supplemented by completion of an institution‑approved teaching practicum, one year of experience providing classroom instruction, or possession of an active Instructional 1 or 2 certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

• This position is assigned to an institution that houses state mandated school‑age students and requires a valid and active Instructional 1 or 2 certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. When no candidates possess the named certifications, the selected candidate must be eligible for an Emergency Permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that is appropriate to the position.
• Employees assigned to an institution that houses state mandated school‑age students, and who were hired based on eligibility for an Emergency Permit, must obtain a valid and active Instructional Level 1 or 2 certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

• 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.

• 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).
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