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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania |
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POSITION DESCRIPTION FOR JOB POSTING |
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Position Number: 00263313 |
Description Activated On: 9/29/2026 11:44:17 AM |
Position Purpose: Describe the primary purpose of this position and how it contributes to the organization’s objectives. Example: Provides clerical and office support within the Division to ensure its operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. This position provides business occupations educational instruction to inmate students at the Department of Corrections (DOC) SCI Fayette. This position prepares and trains inmates for entry-level job positions. Nationally recognized business certifications are offered for those inmates interested, ICDL and NOCTI. |
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Description of Duties: Describe in detail the duties and responsibilities assigned to this position. Descriptions should include the major end result of the task. Example: Types correspondence, reports, and other various documents from handwritten drafts for review and signature of the supervisor. 40% Provides classroom instruction in a variety of business education subjects/practices such as keyboarding, business math, financial records-keeping, business English, computer/software programs, and office management. Assigns and evaluates homework assignments and tests. Facilitates relevant course components/assessments for Commonwealth Secondary Diploma (CSD) and other educational programs. Post-tests students after completion of curriculum to assess growth resultant from the program and provides final evaluations for each enrolled student. 20% Pretests incarcerated adult students for appropriate initial assessment and placement with the program's curriculum. Adapts curriculum materials to meet the needs of students and incorporates life skills. Selects and/or develops a variety of teaching techniques and approaches in presenting materials on an instructional level to meet the needs of the learner. Writes individualized lesson plans and Planned Courses for instructional programs at appropriate instructional levels. 20% Updates and maintains inmate education records in accordance with applicable DOC and SCI policies, procedures, and guidelines. Maintains student attendance, inventory, and payroll records. Orders classroom supplies, materials, and equipment by accurately completing forms according to prescribed procedures and deadlines. 15% Provides therapeutic care, custody, and control for inmates under supervision. Monitors inmate behavior and establishes classroom rules and procedures to maintain an effective learning environment. Disciplines disruptive students by taking appropriate corrective action and documenting said actions. 5% Performs other related duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Exercise therapeutic care, custody, and control over inmates 2. Teach inmates a variety of general academic and remedial subjects 3. Attain or be eligible to attain an active Vocational Instruction 1 certification issued by the PA Department of Education in accordance with assigned work 4. Review, analyze, and interpret information 5. Effectively communicate verbally and in writing 6. Operate basic office equipment 7. Maintain regular and reliable attendance 8. Establish and maintain effective working relationships 9. Spend prolonged periods of time standing or walking 10. Be mobile over all types of physical surfaces and levels 11. Visually observe inmates’ activities 12. Attend and participate in all mandatory training and/or testing 13. Hear and identify sounds (voices, whistle, buzzer, lock release, scuffling, sudden quiet) 14. Work overtime in compliance with provisions of the Collective Bargaining Agreement 15. Travel as required |
Decision Making: Describe the types of decisions made by the incumbent of this position and the types of decisions referred to others. Identify the problems or issues that can be resolved at the level of this position, versus those that must be referred to the supervisor. Example: In response to a customer inquiry, this work involves researching the status of an activity and preparing a formal response for the supervisor’s signature. This position independently determines appropriate teaching methods and adaptations to curriculum established by the Corrections Education Office (CEO). This position also determines appropriate classroom procedures and processes in accordance with DOC policies. This position provides input to departmental procedures, policies, and curriculum for consideration by higher-level administrators. This position seeks guidance from an administrative superior for any issues that cannot be independently resolved in accordance with applicable policies. Work is reviewed through reports, conferences, and achievement of established objectives. |
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Requirements Profile: Identify any specific experience or requirements, such as a licensure, registration, or certification, which may be necessary to perform the functions of the position. Position-specific requirements should be consistent with a Special Requirement or other criteria identified in the classification specification covering this position. Example: Experience using Java; Professional Engineer License Experience: Licenses, registrations, or certifications: 1. OTHER 2. N/A 3. N/A 4. 5. 6. |
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Essential Functions: Provide a list of essential functions for this position. Example: Transports boxes weighing up to 60 pounds.
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