Vocational Rehabilitation Instructor, Technical and Occupationally Related Programs

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Elim (PA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Vocational Rehabilitation Instructor, Technical and Occupationally, to help students build confidence and real-world skills in the food service industry. You will teach hands-on lessons, guide classroom and kitchen practice, and support students toward independent futures.

Position is full-time at Hiram G. Andrews Center with 8:00 AM–4:00 PM hours, no telework option, and a salary range of $73,853 to $116,380 annually.

Qualifications

• Three years of practical work experience in subject area taught.
• PA residency requirement.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Criminal history clearances: PA State Police, PA Child Abuse history, FBI fingerprints.

Responsibilities

• Culinary Instruction: Teach culinary arts and provide classroom/competency-based instruction.
• Hands-On Training: Lead students in food preparation and related cafe activities to reinforce practical skills.
• Student Advising: Prepare schedules, review progress, and guide training needs.
• Lab Supervision: Oversee kitchens, labs, dining areas, and practicum spaces for safe learning.
• Program Support: Adapt equipment and contribute to program development.
• Record Keeping: Maintain grades, attendance, progress reports, and required documentation.

Job description

Salary: $73,853.00 - $116,380.00 Annually

Location: Cambria County, PA

Job Type: Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number: CS-2026-56834-45398

Department: Department of Labor & Industry

Division: LI HGAC Ed Div

Opening Date: 08/26/2026

Closing Date: 9/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code: 45398

Position Number: 00082935

Union: PSEA/NEA

Bargaining Unit: S4

Pay Group: ED01

Bureau / Division Code: 00126330

Bureau / Division: Hiram G. Andrews Center - Education Division

Worksite Address: 727 Goucher Street

City: Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Zip Code: 15905

Contact Name: Moureen Gunyanyi

Contact Email: [e-mail]

THE POSITION

Join the Hiram G. Andrews Center as a Vocational Rehabilitation Instructor, Technical and Occupationally to help students build confidence and real-world skills. This role gives you the opportunity to teach hands-on lessons that prepare students for success in the food service industry. You will guide students through both classroom learning and kitchen practice to support their growth. Be part of a team that helps students reach their goals and move toward independent futures.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position teaches culinary coursework and guides students in hands-on food service activities in classroom, lab, and kitchen environments. It also supports advising, program development, and skills practice that strengthen student learning. As a Vocational Rehabilitation Instructor, Technical and Occupationally, you will perform the following duties:

• Culinary Instruction: Teach culinary arts subjects and provide classroom and competency based instruction using varied teaching methods
• Hands-On Training: Lead students in food preparation, vending operations, and Courtyard Cafe activities to reinforce practical skills
• Student Advising: Prepare schedules, review progress, and guide students through academic and training needs
• Lab Supervision: Oversee training in kitchens, labs, dining rooms, and practicum areas to support safe and effective learning
• Program Support: Assist with adapting equipment, improving instructional methods, and contributing to program development
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate grades, attendance records, progress reports, and required documentation

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• 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:

• Three years of practical work experience in subject area taught.

Other Requirements:

• 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 Requirements:

• This position falls under the provisions of the Child Protective Services Law.
  • Under the Law, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including, but not limited to, PA State Police clearance, PA Child Abuse history clearance, and FBI Fingerprint clearance.

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/test once for this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.