Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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

The Academic Teacher, are to implement the California Department of Education (CDE) Adult School learning goals and objectives. Based on the incarcerated students’ learning needs, assessment results from the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS), and other educational assessment tools and documents, the teacher will develop lesson plans, assign coursework and provide a course of study based on the specific academic program. The teacher will provide services using several delivery methods (based on individual student needs) such as one-on-one, and/or small group instruction, and/or large group instruction on a pull-out basis. The teacher is required to maintain direct student contact related to the necessary amount of time based on student learning needs and group activities. The teacher will provide guidance to paraprofessional Teaching Assistants (TAs), Inmate Student Aides, Inmate Clerks and Inmate Tutors. The teacher will be fully aware of the institutional mission and services. The teacher will maintain personal safety by wearing a Personal Alarm Device or by other department sanctioned means.

The Transitions Teacher will develop lesson plans, assign coursework and provide a course of study based on the specific academic program and will use adopted curriculum, textbooks, and supplemental materials. The teacher will provide instruction using research-based instructional strategies and other appropriate delivery methods (based on individual student needs) such as explicit direct instruction, one-on-one, small group instruction, and/or large group instruction on a pull-out basis. The teacher is required to maintain direct student contact related to the necessary amount of time based on student learning needs and group activities. All efforts should be made to maximize instructional time so that teaching and learning takes place from the beginning to the end of the class. 

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

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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 must 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.

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

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  NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. 

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.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 4/29/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

California Rehabilitation Center

Postal

Attn: Personnel Hiring and Recruitment

P.O. Box 1841

Norco , CA 92860

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

California Rehabilitation Center

Drop-Off

Personnel - Hiring and Recruitment

5th Street & Western Avenue

Norco , CA 92860

Closed Wednesdays, Weekends, and Holidays

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the 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 benefits  and protections provided to public employees by the state civil service act can be found on the CalHR 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.

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Helen Ochoa
(951) 739-3591
helen.ochoa@cdcr.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Hector Lopez
(951) 273-2942
hector.lopez@cdcr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Information Regarding this Recruitment

• All applications will be screened based on information provided on your application and or resume.  Only the most qualified applicants may be interviewed based on screening criteria.  Therefore, it is important that applicants take special care in thoroughly and accurately completing the application describing in detail your work experience history and or education .  Incomplete applications will be screened out.
• Positions filled as Limited-Term or as a Training and Development may become permanent.
• This advertisement may be used to fill other vacancies that occur during the validity of the candidate pool established from this recruitment.
• Applicants should have eligibility to be appointed by the final file date of this advertisement and should maintain eligibility in order to be considered for an interview.
• Salary posted is the base pay for the classification; various salary ranges may be included. A final salary placement will be made at the time of appointment.
• Departments are not required to contact all candidates with list eligibility; therefore, candidates are encouraged to search for vacancies they may be eligible for and apply.

• Appointments may be subject to Hiring Freeze exemption, clearance of the State Restriction of Appointment, Reemployment list and Departmental Restriction of Appointment list.

• Various methods of appointments may be considered, unless specified in this advertisement. All methods of eligibility include list, transfer, and Training and Development.   If you are a state employee requesting a Training and Development Assignment, this MUST be indicated on your application or by selecting "Other" as appointment type and typing in “T&D Assignment” when prompted during online submission.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Work experience placement, Weekend work,

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