Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher (Masonry) - CorrectionEducation - SCI Albion

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Albion (Erie County); On-site; USD 72,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is seeking a Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher (Masonry) at the State Correctional Institution at Albion in Albion, PA. You will provide masonry vocational instruction to inmate students, guiding them through hands-on shop activities, coursework, and assessments to help them gain real job-ready skills.

Responsibilities include adapting curriculum, maintaining records, enforcing classroom rules, and ensuring a safe, productive learning

Qualifications

• Minimum Education equivalent to high school and wage earning experience as described; two years apprenticeship note (Masonry).
• Current PA Vocational certificates or equivalents required or eligible.
• Background and CJIS requirements must be met.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum adaptation to student needs and placement results.
• Classroom instruction in masonry and related trades.
• Maintain student records, attendance, inventory, and supplies.
• Enforce classroom rules and manage behavior.

Skills

Masonry

Construction trades

Teaching

Education

Vocational Certificate I/II

Vocational Intern Certificate

Emergency Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

Salary: $72,215.00 - $114,706.00 Annually

Location: Erie County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-59053-2401F

Department: Department of Corrections

Division: CR ALB Ed

Opening Date: 09/29/2026

Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 2401F

Position Number: 00263167

Union: CIVEA

Bargaining Unit: E4

Pay Group: ED01

Bureau / Division: State Correctional Institution at Albion

Worksite Address: 10745 Route 18

City: Albion, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 16475

Contact Name: Maria Traficante

The Position

Are you ready for a rewarding role where your guidance can inspire meaningful change? As a Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher (Masonry) with the State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Albion, you will play an important part in helping students learn practical skills they can use beyond the classroom. This opportunity gives you the chance to teach a trade that supports real-world employment in the construction field. Your instruction will encourage students to work hard, stay focused, and reach new goals.

Description of Work

This position provides masonry vocational instruction to inmate students and supports their growth through structured lessons, hands-on training, and guided practice. The role focuses on helping learners build real job skills while maintaining accurate records and a safe classroom environment. As a Building Trade/Construction Occupation Trades Teacher, you will perform the following duties:

• Curriculum Adaptation: Modify instructional materials to match student placement results and meet individual learning needs
• Classroom Instruction: Teach masonry and related construction trade skills through shop activities, coursework, assignments, and testing
• Record Maintenance: Maintain student records, attendance, inventory, and supply requests according to procedures
• Behavior Management: Enforce classroom rules, track tool usage, and address disruptive behavior through corrective actions

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: Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $72,215.00 (before taxes).
• 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:

• Education equivalent to high school graduation and two years wage earning experience beyond the completed apprenticeship period in the specified parenthetical; or
• If there is no approved apprenticeship period for the specified parenthetical, education equivalent to high school graduation and three years of wage earning experience in the specified parenthetical.
• Please Note: The specified parenthetical for this posting is Masonry. The specific apprenticeship period for this parenthetical is 2 years.

Special Requirements

• You must be in possession of or eligible for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Certificate I or II for the specified parenthetical; or
• You must be in possession of or eligible for a current Pennsylvania Department of Education Vocational Intern Certificate for the specified parenthetical; or
• You must be eligible for a Pennsylvania Department of Education Emergency Certificate for the specified parenthetical.

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 Guidelines.
• 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.

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).

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.