Service Occupations Teacher - Correction Education (Warehouse Ops/Material Handling) - SCI Phoenix

If you enjoy inspiring and guiding others, we have the perfect opportunity for you! The Department of Corrections (DOC), State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Phoenix is seeking a highly motivated individual who has experience in warehouse operations and material handling, and who is passionate about sharing their knowledge with others. You will be working with an amazing team that is driven to make a positive impact on the lives of inmates. Join us and be a part of creating success both inside and outside of the correctional system!

As a Service Occupations Teacher (Warehouse Operations/Material Handling) at SCI Phoenix, your main responsibility will be to provide vocational training to inmate students. You will be involved in evaluating their potential and determining their eligibility for placement within the program. You will also be required to adapt teaching materials to meet students needs. Your duties will include providing both classroom and hands-on instruction, assigning and grading homework, administering tests, and giving a final evaluation for each student. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring student behavior, enforcing classroom rules and procedures, and taking necessary disciplinary actions when needed, while keeping proper documentation.

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.
• 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
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:

• You must be in possession of or eligible for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Certificate 1 or 2 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
• 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 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 Requirement:

• 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.

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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.

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.

• 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.