Corrections Education Teacher (Building Trades/Industrial Arts)

Corrections Education Teacher

Danville, PA

Job Assignment: Building Trades / Industrial Arts

The CSIU is currently accepting applications for a full-time position in a corrections education residential youth treatment program located in Danville, PA.  This position is responsible for the daily instruction in the area of building trades/industrial arts for students in a particular school program on the corrections campus, based on individual need.

Salary: $53,247 – 71,001 depending on credentials and experience.  Position follows a 188 days per year, 11-month August to June school schedule   This is an exempt position offering excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance; retirement options including Pennsylvania Public School Employees Retirement System (PSERS) and life insurance options.

Education, experience and skills required:

• Minimum requirements for education and certification include either:
  • A Bachelor’s degree in a related occupation to building/construction trades and minimum two (2) years of full time paid work experience (4,000 hours) in the construction building trade within the last ten (10) years.
  • a High School Diploma or equivalent General Education Diploma (GED) and a minimum of four (4) years full time paid work experience (8,000 hours) in the construction building trade within the last ten (10) years.  The candidate agrees to obtain a PDE Type 01 Emergency Permit with an Educational Obligation and immediately enroll in a PDE-approved CTE certification program for CIP Code 46.9999-Constrution Trades and complete the requirements to obtain a PDE CTE 2014-Building Construction Trades certification.
• A valid Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Career Technical Education (CTE) Instructional in the area of 2014-Building Construction Trades or;
• A valid PDE Career Technical Education Intern certificate in 2014-Building Construction Trades issued to an individual currently enrolled in a PDE-approved CTE teacher preparation program for CIP Code 46.9999-Construction Trades requiring the completion of 18 semester hours within the three (3) calendar year validity of the CTE intern certificate.  The intern certificate must be issued on the recommendation of a university or intermediate unit participating in an approved career and technical education teacher preparation program; or
• Will consider candidates with the following:

• A demonstrated ability to work with at-risk populations, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work productively with the agency and residential staff are essential.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills are necessary to properly maintain open channels of communication with agencies, school districts, parents, members of higher education institutions, etc.
• Must have ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
• Requires the ability to develop and maintain positive and collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy and to remain calm in unpredictable situations.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding education programs, students, and parents always adhering to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) requirements to protect staff and student data.
• Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook email, internet browsers, and artificial intelligence (AI).
• Proficiency in utilizing vetted artificial intelligence (AI) is preferred. The ability to enhance AI skills will be required.
• Adept at using virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams. 

Please refer to csiu.schoolspring.com and follow the application requirements.  In addition, please send official, sealed transcripts, three (3) letters of reference and a copy of PA teacher certification.  Apply by January 5, 2026.  EOE.