Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Correctional Education Programs and the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Academic Instruction (SAI), the Teacher provides both individual and group instruction to students in Academic classes. The Teacher is responsible for supervising the conduct of students while in the classroom; prepares courses of study and daily lesson plans to meet needs of the students, counsels students on their progress in the instructional program; works with students and helps them set and meet educational goals; participates in program evaluation and various committees; prepares necessary reports; and maintains accurate attendance and timekeeping records for students and incarcerated clerk/aides. The Teacher collaborates with outside agencies and community/institutional resources to obtain support, materials and resources; participates in training workshops, conferences and In-Service Training; and continues educational development to fulfill credentialing requirements.  The Teacher has sole responsibility for the supervision of incarcerated students and the security and protection of State and personal property.  The Teacher will maintain personal safety by wearing a Personal Alarm Device or by other department sanctioned means.

This job posting is being used to fill a permanent, full-time Teacher (High School – General Education), Correctional Facility and Teacher (Elementary School – Multiple Subjects), Correctional Facility position.  The vacancy will be filled in accordance with implemented hiring restrictions.

The Valley State Adult School operates on a 220-Day Academic Calendar.  The work hours for this position are 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday to Friday.    

Please note - This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies, if additional positions become available.  Work schedules for other positions may be 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM or 12:30 PM to 8:30 PM

You must have taken and passed the Teacher (High School – General Education), Correctional Facility or Teacher (Elementary School – Multiple Subjects), Correctional Facility Teacher examination, be a current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility in order to apply.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Position is located at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, CA

Special Requirements

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at 

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization.  For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Knowledge of principles and methods of teaching; current teaching trends in educational classrooms; remedial teaching techniques and adapting instruction to student deficiencies; educational philosophies applied to their teaching; and emotional problems of students at state correctional facilities
• Ability to communicate effectively, tactfully, and courteously with staff, supervisors, management, and incarcerated students
• Must be self-motivated, flexible, and positive
• Must have excellent attendance, punctuality, and strong work ethic
• Ability to plan, organize, direct classroom activities, and motivate and evaluate incarcerated students
• Ability to create and effectively teach lesson plans
• Skilled in preparing, tracking, and maintaining electronic and paper documents and records
• Skilled in Word, Excel, and Outlook

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -

  Copy of your Multiple Subject or Single Subject Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  Applications submitted without required proof of credentialing may be rejected.

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