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Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher - Corrections - Landscape Design/Horticulture

Salary

$63,053.00 - $109,296.00 Annually

Location

Luzerne County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-24333-2401G

Department

Department of Corrections

Division

CR DAL Ed

Opening Date

05/05/2025

Closing Date

5/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

2401G

Position Number

00287177

Union

CIVEA/PSEA/NEA

Bargaining Unit

E4

Pay Group

ED01

Bureau / Division Code

00112640

Bureau / Division

State Correctional Institution at Dallas

Worksite Address

1000 Follies Road

City

Dallas, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

18612

Contact Name

Treina Brinkley

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Share your passion and expertise in horticulture and landscaping design by becoming a Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) Dallas. Your knowledge and skills will have a positive impact on incarcerated individuals, providing them with valuable skills that can help them successfully reintegrate into the community upon release. This unique teaching opportunity allows you to make a difference and help individuals turn their lives around. Do not hesitate, apply now and start your fulfilling career in the field of correctional education!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this vital position, you will be tasked with creating and modifying curriculum, course outlines, lesson plans, and instructional methods for vocational education courses focused on a specific building trade or construction field, namely Landscape Design and Horticulture, for inmates at a state correctional facility. This role involves breaking down established trade skills into manageable teaching units to facilitate both individual and group instruction, encompassing theoretical knowledge and practical job skills training. Responsibilities include assessing inmate potential and progress through standardized and custom assessments, as well as grading their performance in both theoretical understanding and occupational skills. Additionally, you will be responsible for monitoring inmate behavior to ensure a conducive learning environment in both classroom and workshop settings, safeguarding instructional materials, and maintaining accurate records and reports related to class operations and inmate evaluations. Your work will be conducted under the general supervision of an administrator or principal, with performance reviewed through regular conferences and observations to ensure educational objectives are met.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00287177) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment, 37.5 hour per week

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.

+ 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 $63,053.00 (before taxes).

+ This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.

+ 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:

+ 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 Landscape Design/Horticulture. The specific apprenticeship period for this parenthetical is 2 years.

Special Requirements:

+ You must have p ossession of or eligibility for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Certificate I or II for the specified parenthetical;or

+ You must have p ossession of or eligibility 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.

Other Requirements:

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

+ You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) 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 willnotbe 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.

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 [email protected].

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 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.

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/testoncefor this posting.

+ Your results will be provided via email.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Have you completed an apprenticeship in Landscape Design/Horticulture?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time wage earning experience in Landscape Design/Horticulture do you possess?

+ 4 years or more

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ Less 2 years

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. You may attach a resume, but youmustalso complete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

+ Yes

06

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – MAINTAINS DISCIPLINE AND CONTROL WITHIN THE CLASSROOM/SHOP

Supervises, monitors and controls inmate student behavior while in the classroom/shop and maintains security of books, supplies, tools, equipment and materials in accordance with DOC policies and procedures which includes establishing and enforcing rules within the classroom/shop through praise and exhibition of proper social behavior, and reporting any improper acts which may occur within the classroom/shop.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. Supervises, monitors and controls inmate student behavior while in the classroom/shop and maintains security of books, supplies, tools, equipment and materials in accordance with DOC policies and procedures which includes establishing and enforcing rules within the classroom/shop through praise and exhibition of proper social behavior, and reporting any improper acts which may occur within the classroom/shop.

+ B. I have experience supervising, monitoring and controlling vocational student behavior while in the classroom/shop and maintaining security of books and supplies and enforcing proper classroom student behavior.

+ C. I have experience as a teachers aide or assistant keeping order in a classroom.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

07

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 1. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to maintaining discipline and control within the classroom.

+ Your level of responsibility.

08

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PLANS AND OUTLINES CLASSWORK

Develops competency based curriculum to current industry standards, course outlines, lesson plans and instructional plans for individuals and/or a class of inmate students that will achieve the instructional objectives and program goals and meet the needs, interests and capabilities of inmate students which includes activities such as preparing lesson plans based on curriculum objectives; identifying methods of instruction necessary; assigning and reviewing homework; ordering supplies; preparing apparatus as needed for instruction; and designing alternative lesson plans when a revision is needed.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience developing competency based curriculum to current industry standards, course outlines, lesson plans and instructional plans for individuals and/or a class of inmate students that will achieve the instructional objectives and program goals and meet the needs, interests and capabilities of inmate students which includes activities such as preparing lesson plans based on curriculum objectives; identifying methods of instruction necessary; assigning and reviewing homework; ordering supplies; preparing apparatus as needed for instruction; and designing alternative lesson plans when a revision is needed.

+ B. I have experience developing curriculum, course outlines and lesson plans for individuals or a class of students based on curriculum objectives; assigning and reviewing homework; preparing apparatus as needed for instruction; and designing alternative lesson plans when a revision is needed.

+ C. I have experience developing lesson plans for a class of students based on curriculum objectives and assigning and reviewing homework.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

09

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 2. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to planning and outlining classwork.

+ Your level of responsibility.

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – PREPARES ASSESSMENT TECHNIQUES AND ANALYZES STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Diagnoses and evaluates student achievement, potential and progress toward cognitive and behavioral goals by administering competency based, standardized and teacher-constructed tests; correcting and grading papers, tests and homework assignments and maintaining associated records, forms and reports documenting student performance which includes activities such as monitoring and evaluating exercises completed by students; evaluating needs of students when standards are not being met; administering and monitoring teacher-constructed, standardized and competency based tests, ordering supplies as needed; and recording grades/scores for formal processing.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience diagnosing and evaluating student achievement, potential and progress toward cognitive and behavioral goals by administering competency based, standardized and teacher-constructed tests; correcting and grading papers, tests and homework assignments and maintaining associated records, forms and reports documenting student performance which includes activities such as monitoring and evaluating exercises completed by students; evaluating needs of students when standards are not being met; administering and monitoring teacher-constructed, standardized and competency based tests, ordering supplies as needed; and recording grades/scores for formal processing.

+ B. I have experience evaluating student achievement and progress toward set goals by administering standardized and teacher-constructed tests, correcting and grading papers, tests and homework assignments, evaluating the needs of students and maintaining associated records, forms and reports documenting student performance.

+ C. I have experience administering and grading tests and correcting and grading papers and homework assignments.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

11

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 3. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to preparing assessment techniques and analyzing student achievement.

+ Your level of responsibility.

12

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 – SELECTS AND EMPLOYS A VARIETY OF TEACHING TECHNIQUES

Instructs inmate students in a classroom/shop and/or individually in academic, vocational and remedial subjects using a variety of basic instructional techniques, approaches and strategies necessary to achieve program goals and objectives and help inmate students who display deficiencies in basic learning skills which includes activities such as imparting goals of lessons to students; encouraging analytical thinking; facilitating learning through instruction; providing feedback and praise and incorporating teaching aids such as audio-visual, competency based models, charts, graphs, etc.

Levels of Performance

Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience instructing inmate students in a classroom/shop and/or individually in academic, vocational and remedial subjects using a variety of basic instructional techniques, approaches and strategies necessary to achieve program goals and objectives and help inmate students who display deficiencies in basic learning skills which includes activities such as imparting goals of lessons to students; encouraging analytical thinking; facilitating learning through instruction; providing feedback and praise and incorporating teaching aids such as audio-visual, competency based models, charts, graphs, etc.

+ B. I have experience instructing students in academic or vocational or remedial subjects using basic instructional and remedial techniques, approaches and strategies necessary to achieve goals and help students who display deficiencies in basic learning skills which includes activities such as providing feedback and praise and incorporating teaching aids such as audio-visual, competency based models, charts, graphs, etc.

+ C. I have experience instructing students in one academic or vocational or remedial subject using basic instructional or remedial techniques.

+ D. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.

13

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed on Work Behavior 1. Please be sure your response addresses the three items listed below. If you claimed you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ The actual duties you performed related to selecting and employing a variety of teaching techniques .

+ Your level of responsibility.

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov