Adult Basic Education Teacher, Correction Education - SCI Smithfield
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Adult Basic Education Teacher, Correction Education - SCI Smithfield
Salary
$69,156.00 - $112,001.00 Annually
Location
Huntingdon County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2026-45385-25900
Department
Department of Corrections
Division
CR SMI Ed
Opening Date
03/20/2026
Closing Date
4/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
25900
Position Number
00263208
Union
CIVEA
Bargaining Unit
E4
Pay Group
ED01
Bureau / Division Code
00116440
Bureau / Division
State Correctional Institution at Smithfield, Education/ Education
Worksite Address
1120 Pike Street
City
Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16652
Contact Name
Yen Le
Contact Phone
717.705.5614
Contact Email
hole@pa.gov
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
Start the next chapter in your teaching career! The Department of Corrections is seeking devoted and passionate Adult Basic Education Teacher, Correction Education to join our staff at the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Smithfield. In this role, you will work as part of a dedicated team where collaboration and communication are integral to deliver educations services to inmates. If you are excited to use your experience in teaching in a new and rewarding way, apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position, you will be responsible for the education of adult offenders. Your work will involve preparing lesson plans by specifying content and activities to be covered, sequence of instruction, material needed and standards for lesson accomplishment. You will prepare assessment techniques and analyze the information gathered to determine adult inmate capabilities and readiness of learning. Classroom instruction will include a variety of subjects including basic math, reading, science, social studies, and career development. You will also prepare and administer quizzes, tests, and exercises to direct students' study and measure individual achievement. Additionally, you will monitor inmate behavior, establish classroom rules and procedures to maintain an effective learning environment, and discipline disruptive students.
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=00263208) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
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 Requirements:
A bachelor's degree in education which includes or is supplemented by successful completion of an institution-approved teaching practicum;or
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
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 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.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers (https://www.pa.gov/agencies/hrmoa/resources/generative-ai-hiring-guidance) for additional information.
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.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
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
Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in education?
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 visitingwww.naces.organd 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.
Yes
No
02
Have you successfully completed an institution-approved teaching practicum?
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 visitingwww.naces.organd 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.
Yes
No
03
How many years of full-time paraprofessional experience assisting educational staff in a classroom setting do you possess?
4 or more years
3 but less than 4 years
2 but less than 3 years
1 but less than 2 years
Less than 1 year
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
Do you possess one year or more years of full-time experience providing classroom instruction?
Yes
No
06
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.
07
How much graduate coursework in education do you possess?
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 your education was 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 visitingwww.naces.organd 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.
30 credits or more
Less than 30 credits
None
08
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. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer 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 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.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page. (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3)
Yes
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SECTION 1 - EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUESTIONS
Do you have at least six months professional experience teaching adult education of any @type?
Yes
No
10
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) of the employer(s) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
11
Do you have at least six months professional experience teaching GED classes?
Yes
No
12
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) of the employer(s) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
13
Do you have at least six months professional experience teaching in a juvenile or adult corrections facility?
Yes
No
14
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) of the employer(s) and the facility(ies) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
15
Do you have at least six months professional experience teaching English as a second language (ESL)?
Yes
No
16
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) of the employer(s) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
17
Do you have at least six months professional experience teaching students with intellectual disabilities?
Yes
No
18
If "Yes", in the space below you must the name(s) of the employer(s) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
19
Do you have at least six months professional experience teaching secondary education of any @type?
Yes
No
20
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) of the employer(s) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
21
Do you have at least six months professional experience teaching at the post-secondary level?
Yes
No
22
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) of the employer(s) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
23
Do you possess an active non-emergency professional certification issued by the Pennsylvania Department of Education?
Yes
No
24
If "Yes," to receive credit, you must enter your certification number and expiration date in the space below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
25
Do you possess professional certification as a Reading Specialist?
Yes
No
26
If "Yes," to receive credit, you must enter your certification number and expiration date in the space below. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
27
Do you have at least six months experience as an adult literacy volunteer?
Yes
No
28
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) of the organization(s) referenced on your application for which you volunteered. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
29
Do you have at least three months experience working in a correctional facility as a paid employee or as an intern?
Yes
No
30
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) and address(es) of the facility(ies) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
31
Do you have at least six months professional experience teaching individuals with blindness or hearing loss?
Yes
No
32
If "Yes," in the space below you must the name(s) of the employer(s) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
33
Do you have at least six months of formal, professional level teaching experience focused on life skills or education or workforce entry skills?
Yes
No
34
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) of the employer(s) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. You must also enter the @type of life skills or workforce entry classes you conducted to receive credit. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
35
Do you have at least six months professional experience conducting job training classes or workshops for employees?
Yes
No
36
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) of the employer(s) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
37
Do you have at least six months professional experience as an adolescent or adult counselor?
Yes
No
38
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name(s) of the employer(s) referenced on your application where you gained this experience. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
39
Do you possess undergraduate or graduate credits in correctional education, alternative education, or special education?
Yes
No
40
If yes, please provide College/University, Course Title, and Credits/Clock Hours in the text box below. If you indicated you have no education related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
41
Do you possess undergraduate or graduate credits in classroom management or behavioral management?
Yes
No
42
If yes, please provide College/University, Course Title, and Credits/Clock Hours in the text box below. If you indicated you have no education related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
43
Do you possess undergraduate or graduate credits in bilingual education, English as a second language, or foreign language?
Yes
No
44
If yes, please provide College/University, Course Title, and Credits/Clock Hours in the text box below. If you indicated you have no education related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
45
Do you possess undergraduate or graduate credits in instructional development or curriculum planning?
Yes
No
46
If yes, please provide College/University, Course Title, and Credits/Clock Hours in the text box below. If you indicated you have no education related to this work behavior, @type N/A in the box below.
47
Do you possess a master's degree in education?
Yes
No
48
If "Yes," in the space below you must enter the name of the College/University where you obtained your degree. If you indicated you do not have a master's degree, @type N/A in the box below.
49
Have you participated in any of the following in the past 5 years?
State, regional or national conferences in the field of corrections, juvenile justice, or criminal justice
Seminars or workshops concerning classroom or corrections education behavioral or motivational issues
State, regional or national conferences of a recognized professional association
Act 48 training related to literacy, adult education, mainstream education, or special education
Yes
No
50
If "Yes," you must enter the full name of the event and sponsor (no acronyms, please), the subject or title of the event, the month and year the event occurred and the number of hours you attended in the text box below. If you indicated you have not participated in any of these programs, @type N/A in the box below.
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SECTION 2
WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - INSTRUCTIONAL PLANNING
Develop individualized instructional plans to meet short term and long term instructional goals in a variety of academic and remedial subjects, life skills, and/or workforce entry skills; evaluate and analyze student performance and achievement using tests, exercises, and assessment methods.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience performing the above duties for adjudicated individuals in a correctional environment such as a local, county, state or federal correctional facility or prison, a community correctional facility, a juvenile correctional/treatment program, or a private or public alternative education program for adjudicated individuals.
B. I have professional experience performing the above work duties in a public or private elementary or secondary school, or in an adult basic education program.
C. I have professional experience performing the above work duties in a postsecondary school setting.
D. I have other professional experience as a teacher.
E. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
52
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.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The @type(s) of individualized instructional plans developed
53
WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - PROVIDE INSTRUCTION
Provide prescriptive instruction to students in one or more academic and/or remedial subjects, life skills and/or workforce entry skills, by implementing curriculum; develop and select effective methods of instruction and approaches; conduct classes; prepare and adapt instructional aids and materials for classroom use; establish clear objectives for lessons and communicate those to students and other staff.
Levels of Performance
Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.
A. I have professional experience performing the above duties for adjudicated individuals in a correctional environment such as a local, county, state or federal correctional facility or prison, a community correctional facility, a juvenile correctional/treatment program, or a private or public alternative education program for adjudicated individuals.
B. I have professional experience performing the above work duties in a public or private elementary or secondary school, or in an adult basic education program.
C. I have professional experience performing the above work duties in a postsecondary school setting.
D. I have other professional experience as a teacher.
E. I have NO experience related to this work behavior.
54
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.
The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience
The @type(s) of class(es) you conducted and provided instruction on
The @type(s) of instructional aids and materials you prepared
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
