Corrections Education Teacher (Welding Education)

Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit 16•Danville, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Corrections Education Teacher at NCSTU will be responsible for daily instruction in welding education/technology for students in a particular school program on the corrections campus, based on individual need. This role involves developing and implementing instructional methods and curricula for planned courses in welding technology/education that will prepare students for employment in institutional and commercial businesses or other welding-related industries. The teacher is responsible for developing quality lesson plans, using data to plan, organize, and set goals, and maintaining a safe and orderly environment. Instruction will cover Pennsylvania Career and Technology Standards for Welding skills, including Base Metal Preparation; Stick, MIG and TIG welding processes; and Weld quality in SMAW, GMAW and other fabrication designs. The position also focuses on encouraging career planning opportunities, assisting students in obtaining initial industry certifications, and developing a remedial program in safety and sanitation for lower functioning students. The teacher will provide skills for students to compete in the welding job market, receive credit from their home school district, or pursue further vocational welding education. Responsibilities include assessing student needs, providing support, grading assessments, documenting attendance and behaviors, and collaborating with outside agencies and internal teams. Integrating technology to improve lesson delivery and recordkeeping, establishing a structured classroom management style, and providing timely feedback are also key aspects of the role. Building a positive rapport with students, co-teachers, and DHS staff is essential.

Requirements

A valid Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) Career Technical Education Intern certificate in 2079-Welding issued to an individual currently enrolled in a PDE-approved CTE teacher preparation program for CIP Code 48.0508-Welding Technology/Welder, 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 A bachelor’s degree in a related occupation to welding and a minimum of two (2) years of full-time paid work experience (4,000 hours) in the welding trade within the last ten (10) years.
OR 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 welding 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 48.0508-Welding Technology/Welder and complete the requirements to obtain a PDE CTE 2079-Welding certification.
Demonstrated ability to work with at-risk populations.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Ability to work productively with the agency and residential staff.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills necessary to maintain open channels of communication with agencies, school districts, parents, members of higher education institutions, etc.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues, co-workers, community agency personnel, and students/trainees.
Ability to develop and maintain positive, collaborative relationships using tact and diplomacy.
Ability to remain calm in unpredictable situations.
Maintain confidentiality regarding education programs, students, and parents at all times, in accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Computer experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook email, internet browsers.
Adept at using virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams.
Current, approved Act 34 (PA State Police), Act 151 (PA Child Abuse Registry) and Act 114-FBI Fingerprint clearances are required and must be renewed at appropriate, specific intervals pursuant to Act 153 of 2014 (revised Act 15 of 2015).
Current, approved Act 126 Mandated Reporter Training certificate showing completion of a minimum of three (3) hours of training every five (5) years.
Maintain PDE certification requirements for Act 48 hours for the Professional Education Records Management System (PERMS) for specific five (5) year periods.
Training in and the ability to implement all components of safe crisis management, suicide prevention/intervention, and first aid/CPR fully are required.
Perform light physical activities, including bending, lifting, and possibly standing for extended periods.
Quickly navigate the hallways (which may be filled with students) in the event of an altercation.
The ability to implement fully all components of Safe Crisis Management.
Sedentary: Able to sit for extended periods of time, occasional walking, standing (as necessary) and able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds.
Dexterity: Finger movements (computer keyboard, calculator), eye-hand coordination (office equipment, etc.).
Can move throughout all buildings, floors and grounds.
Mental demands: Steady response to unpredictable situations, ability to remain calm and productive during stressful situations.
Demonstrates independent judgment, discretion, and can manage multiple projects and deadlines.
The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner.
Ability to travel to various work site locations and meetings as needed.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in utilizing vetted artificial intelligence (AI) is preferred.
Enhancing AI skills will be required.
Attendance at training seminars and in-service programs is identified as important to the effective operation of a correctional instruction program.
Participation in workshops/seminars to increase knowledge in special education.
Participation in workshops/seminars to increase computer skills, content-area knowledge, and various living skills.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement instructional methods and curricula for planned courses in welding technology/education.
Prepare students for employment in institutional and commercial businesses or other welding-related industries.
Develop quality lesson plans that facilitate student learning.
Use data to plan, organize, and set goals.
Maintain a safe and orderly environment.
Teach Pennsylvania Career and Technology Standards for Welding skills (Base Metal Preparation; Stick, MIG and TIG welding processes; Weld quality in SMAW, GMAW and other fabrication designs).
Encourage and facilitate career planning opportunities in Manufacturing, Metals Fabrication & Welding occupations.
Assist students in obtaining initial industry certifications.
Develop and implement a remedial program in safety and sanitation for lower functioning students.
Provide skills students can use to successfully compete in the welding job market, receive credit from their home school district, or apply to further pursue a vocational welding education.
Assess student needs and provide support or extra resources to struggling students as well as exceptional achievers.
Grade tests, pop quizzes, assignments, exams, and other assessments.
Communicate with parents, students, teachers, and counselors regarding underperformance and other concerns.
Consistently and accurately document attendance, classroom departures, safety and security concerns, student behaviors, and any other necessary information.
Determine, implement, and document replacement instruction when applicable.
Seek additional opportunities to work collaboratively with outside agencies to support instruction and promote exceptional learning opportunities.
Regularly communicate with education and Department of Human Services (DHS) teams to discuss changes to the school schedule, student behavior concerns, upcoming projects or tests, and other high-priority items.
Integrate technological components to improve lesson delivery, maintain accurate recordkeeping, and develop multimedia skills-based learning.
Establish a structured, consistent classroom management style that promotes a safe and secure learning environment.
Provide timely, progressive feedback to support goal-oriented learning.
Build a strong, positive role in the school environment, focused on supportive, collaborative rapport with students, co-teachers, and DHS staff.
Perform other related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or designee.