JOB
Start the next chapter of your teaching career! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) at State Correctional Institute (SC) Somerset is seeking a devoted and passionate teacher in the field of Special Education.
Be part of a dedicated team where collaboration and communication are integral.
If you wish to explore a career that offers the opportunity to share your skills while earning a great salary and benefits, we want to hear from you!
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
In this position, you will be responsible for developing and adapting special education programs to fit the educational and developmental needs of inmates with impaired learning ability, by using individualized and small group instructional approaches.
Your work will include the design, adaptation, and use of a variety of instructional and remedial techniques to develop basic learning abilities of inmates with special educational needs.
You will diagnose and evaluate inmate potential, achievement, and progress by administering standardized and teacher-constructed tests, and by grading classroom and homework assignments.
You will monitor inmate behavior to ensure an effective learning environment in the classroom, maintain security of classroom materials, and complete records, reports, and forms related to the operation of classes and the evaluation of inmate performance.
Work is performed under the general supervision of an administrator or principal, and is reviewed through conferences and observations for achievement of educational objectives.
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 weekWork hours are 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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.