Adult Basic Education Teacher, Correction Education - SCI Coal Township

The Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking an Adult Basic Education Teacher, Correction Education who is ready to teach adult learners in a secure, structured setting. This role at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Coal Township offers the opportunity to provide instruction that strengthens academic skills and supports educational advancement. Your guidance will help inmates stay engaged and focused as they work toward their learning goals. Bring your teaching skills to a classroom environment where professionalism, consistency, and steady progress are essential. This position provides adult basic education to incarcerated students and supports instructional needs at SCI Coal Township. As an Adult Basic Education Teacher, Correction Education, you will perform the following duties: - **Student Assessment:** Conduct pretests, determine placement, and adapt curriculum materials to meet learner needs - **Classroom Instruction:** Teach multiple subjects, assign coursework, evaluate progress, and facilitate educational programs - **Record Management:** Maintain attendance, inventory, and payroll records and order classroom supplies and materials - **Classroom Control:** Monitor behavior, enforce rules, and take corrective action to maintain an effective learning environment - **Curriculum Planning:** Develop lesson plans, select teaching techniques, and determine appropriate classroom instruction levels 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=00263188). **Work Schedule and Additional Information:** - Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week - Work hours are 7:55 AM to 3:55 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. **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](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 Guidelines. - You must be able to perform essential job functions. **Legal Requirements:** - 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 answer…