| Location | PA |
| Salary | $73,861–$114,706 Per Year |
Business Occupations Teacher, Correction Education - SCI Fayette
Salary
$73,861.00 - $114,706.00 Annually
Location
Fayette County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-60712-24030
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR FYT Ed
Opening Date
10/16/2026
Closing Date
10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
24030
Position Number
00263313
Union
CIVEA
Bargaining Unit
E4
Pay Group
ED01
Bureau / Division Code
00112840
Bureau / Division
State Correctional Institution at Fayette
Worksite Address
50 Overlook Drive
City
La Belle, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
15450
Contact Name
Trisha Pratt
Contact Phone
717.317.5339
Contact Email
tpratt@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you looking for a teaching role where your classroom makes an immediate, tangible difference? As a Business Occupations Teacher, Correction Education with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Fayette, you will inspire inmate students to gain real workplace skills. This position gives you the chance to teach meaningful material that can open doors for learners. Your classroom will be a place where progress happens every day. Be a part of an agency committed to opportunity and learning!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position provides business instruction to adults working to build skills that support employment and personal growth. You will help inmate students prepare for entry-level work and earn respected business certifications. As a Business Occupations Teacher, Correction Education, you will perform the following duties:
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 7:45 AM to 3:45 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
Minimum Experience and Training Requirement:
Other Requirements:
Legal Requirement:
How to Apply:
Veterans:
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
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.
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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.
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Do you possess a bachelors degree in business, education, business education, or a related business education field, which included or is supplemented by successful completion of either student teaching or a teaching practicum, in a business-related subject approved by the degree granting institution?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
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Do you possess a bachelors degree in business, education, business education, or a related business education field and one year of full-time classroom instruction experience in a business-related subject?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting www.naces.org and clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
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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 experience must also 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.
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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 must complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
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 question 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 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.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to our FAQ page.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PREPARES PLANNED COURSE OF STUDY
Prepares a planned course of study in business education, bookkeeping, and/or typing design to achieve the goals established by the Department of Education and the Department of Corrections and to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of inmate students. This involves developing business-related curricula; writing individualized and/or group lesson plans and course outlines based on curriculum objectives; identifying methods of instruction necessary; and adapting educational curriculum materials to meet the needs of incarcerated adults.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - TEACHES BUSINESS-RELATED SUBJECTS
Teaches current business-related processes, methods, and practices to students through lectures, demonstrations, class discussions, and practice sessions. This includes performing duties such as instructing individuals and groups of adult inmate students in business-related subjects (e.g., typing, bookkeeping, general business practice, etc.); using a variety of basic instructional and remedial techniques, approaches, and strategies necessary to achieve program goals and objectives and to help students who have difficulty in learning; giving students an overview of program goals and indicating the importance of learning in order to stimulate their interest and motivate them to learn; encouraging students to use a variety of critical thinking skills (e.g., recall, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, evaluation); providing individual assistance/instruction to students who need it; facilitating student learning and encouraging effort by asking and answering questions, evaluating responses, and providing feedback and praise as necessary; incorporating teaching aids such as audio-visuals, hands-on instruction (typing and computers), use of textbooks and workbooks, etc.
Levels of performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - MEASURES LEARNING PROGRESS
Measures learning progress and ranks students through oral, written, and performance tests. This involves monitoring and evaluating exercises completed by students; constructing and administering oral, written, and/or performance tests to measure learning progress; correcting and grading papers, tests, and homework assignments; determining students progress and weaknesses based on evaluation of completed exercises and/or tests.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
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WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - TEACHES COMPUTER SKILLS
Teaches computer skills relative to software used in the business field. This involves teaching computer terminology; reviewing textbooks relative to personal computer usage; providing hands-on instruction in the use of computer software used in business (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases, business simulation packages, etc.); and monitoring personal computer use.
Levels of Performance
Select the Level of Performance that best describes your claim.
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In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.
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Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address 613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website http://www.employment.pa.gov