Special Education Teacher, Correction Education – SCI Pine Grove New Position Available In Indiana, Pennsylvania

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Special Education Teacher, Correction Education•SCI Pine Grove

Salary
$64,559.00•$109,296.00 Annually
Location Indiana County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number

CS-2025-27348-25920

Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR PNG Ed
Opening Date
06/13/2025
Closing Date
6/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
25920
Position Number
00263295
Union
CIVEA
Bargaining Unit
E4
Pay Group
ED01
Bureau / Division Code
00115640
Bureau / Division
State Correctional Institution at Pine Grove
Worksite Address
189 Fyock Road
City
Indiana, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15701
Contact Name
Wendy Mangan
Contact Phone
717.307.3225
Contact Email
wemangan@pa.gov

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
THE

POSITION

Are you looking for a fulfilling teaching career that makes a positive impact on individuals who need it most? Look no further than the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Pine Grove. We are seeking a dedicated and passionate educator in the field of special education to join our team as a corrections teacher. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of like-minded individuals, where collaboration and communication are key to our success. Your main responsibility will be instructing basic skills to incarcerated adults and youths, all while earning a competitive salary and receiving excellent benefits. We invite you to join us and make a difference in the lives of those in need.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Special Education Teacher, you will play a crucial role in the education and development of inmates with impaired learning abilities. Your work will involve designing and adapting special education programs, using a variety of techniques to develop basic learning abilities through individualized and small group instruction. You will also be responsible for assessing inmate potential, progress, and behavior through various testing methods and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment. Your duties will include managing classroom materials, completing necessary paperwork, and evaluating inmate performance. Your dedication and expertise will make a significant impact on the lives of these individuals.
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 7:30 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.

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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirements:

This position requires possession of a valid and active professional special education certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. When no candidates possess the named certification, the candidate must be eligible for an Emergency Permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education that is appropriate to the position.
This is a Commonwealth Secondary Diploma facility. An employee assigned to a Commonwealth Secondary Diploma facility who was hired based on eligibility for an Emergency Permit must obtain a valid and active special education 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. 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).
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 ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.
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/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.