Apply your expertise of cosmetology in a creative way by teaching the inmates at State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Rockview! The Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC) prioritizes vocational programs to help inmates learn various skills to prepare them for re-entry into their communities. If you are highly motivated with strong leadership skills, then come help our team at SCI Rockview make a difference in the lives of inmates!

As a Corrections Cosmetology Instructor, you will plan, develop, and administer an on-the-job training program in the cosmetology trade to inmates. In this position, you develop the curriculum, question and answer sheets, and general course requirements in preparing inmate students for state board examinations for a cosmetologist license. You can expect to instruct inmates in the practices, methods, and techniques of cosmetology by classroom instruction, demonstration, and on-the-job training. You will also evaluate student progress through written examinations, observation, and conferences for adherence to standards, laws, and regulations. Additionally, you will provide cosmetology services to the inmate population.

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

• Full-time employment, 40 hours per week
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday.
• This position is eligible for full retirement benefits at age 50 or 55.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. Selected candidates who are new to employment within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $48,425 (before taxes).
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirement:

• Possession of a valid Cosmetology Teacher License issued by the Pennsylvania State Board of Cosmetology.

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

• You must pass a background investigation.

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

• 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.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.

• 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.

• 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.