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

Posting number: CS-2026-60128-2401F

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR DAL Ed

Job classification: Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher - Corrections

Posting type: SCSC E&T Vacancy

Categories: Corrections, Trades, Education

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking an enthusiastic Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher - Corrections Education, Masonry who is ready to motivate learners and spark determination. Teaching inside a secure setting, you will guide students as they build hands-on masonry skills that can open doors to future opportunities. Your instruction will support inmates as they push forward, discover new abilities, and make meaningful strides toward personal growth. Bring your expertise to the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas, where your dedication and leadership create lasting impact every day.

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This position teaches masonry and related construction skills to students in a corrections education setting. The work supports student growth by offering structured lessons and hands-on learning. As a Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher - Corrections Education, Masonry, you will perform the following duties:

• Curriculum Adaptation: Determine adjustments to meet student learning needs
• Instruction Delivery: Teach masonry and construction trade skills through classroom and shop activities
• Record Management: Maintain education records, attendance, inventory, and payroll information
• Classroom Oversight: Monitor student behavior and enforce rules to promote learning
• Tool Control: Issue, track, and report on tools and materials used during instruction
• Operational Support: Assist with other assigned duties and contribute input to procedures and curriculum development

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

• 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
• Please Note:The specified parenthetical for this posting is Masonry. The specific apprenticeship period for this parenthetical is 2 years.

• You must be in possession of or be 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 be 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.

• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.

You must meet the PA residency requirement.

• 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).
• 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.
• 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.

• 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.

Pennsylvania law (51 Pa.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs.

• 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.

• 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.