Reference #: 4548529 THE POSITION This is your opportunity to embark on the next chapter of your teaching career! The Pennsylvania State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Cambridge Springs seeks a devoted and passionate teacher to fill the role of Adult Basic Education Teacher, Correction Education. You will be part of a collaborative team providing high-quality education to incarcerated adults who are eager to learn. This is your chance to join a supportive group of educators, working together to make a real difference in the lives of adult inmates and helping them build a better future.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK The Adult Basic Education Teacher position is not just a job; it's your opportunity to become an integral and valued part of our dedicated team. Here, partnership and communication lay the foundation for our work environment, and your role as an educator is highly respected and appreciated. As an educator at SCI Cambridge Springs, you will have the opportunity to enlighten adult inmates. Your primary responsibilities entail developing tailored learning, allocating resources to meet individual needs, and integrating crucial life skills to support each individual's educational journey. Furthermore, the role involves diligently monitoring student attendance, overseeing inventory management, implementing payroll administration, procuring classroom supplies, and managing student behavior. We eagerly look forward to receiving your application and discussing how you can contribute to our team. This is an exceptional opportunity to teach and support adult inmates and participate in an incredibly fulfilling profession!

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Work Schedule and Additional Information: Full-time employment, 37.5 hour work 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. Salary:Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $58,624 (before taxes). You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.   REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 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 A bachelor's degree in education which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of an institution-approved teaching practicum; 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.

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 thelinkand click on Residency. You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Legal Requirements: You must pass a background investigation.

This position is subject to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding.

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, det iled 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:

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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

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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.

EXAMINATION 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.

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.