Teacher, Correctional Facility TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Statewide Share on X   Print Application Deadline

2/9/2026 11:55 PM Pacific

Date Posted 1/26/2026 Contact Andrea Collins
Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range
$3,932.25 - $12,848.00 Monthly Add'l Salary Info Pay range and increases are determined based on experience and education. Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary

Job Description and Duties Under the direction of the Supervisor of Academic Instruction, the Academic Teacher, CF, helps persons committed to State correctional facilities in the Department of Corrections prepare to become productive and contributing members of society by training them in academic subjects and by helping them to develop socially acceptable attitudes and interests. The academic teacher provides both individual and group instruction, conducts assessment and testing and, in many instances, participates as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. The academic teacher has responsibility for supervising the conduct of incarcerated students while in the classroom and may be called upon to assume general custody responsibilities in time of emergency.

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CDCR’s Office of Correctional Education is seeking credentialed teachers to prepare adult inmates for high school equivalency or diploma. Come be part of CDCR’s effort to improve public safety by preparing inmates for successful community reentry.

Academic Programs

Adult Basic Education (ABE) I, II and III provides incarcerated inmates/students opportunities for acquiring academic skills through an emphasis in English. Language Arts and Mathematics. General Education Development (GED) provides instruction in English/Language Arts, Mathematical Reasoning, Science and Social Studies to prepare offenders to take a high school equivalency exam. The High School Diploma (HD) Program is designed to provide offenders with an opportunity to fulfill current graduation requirements for the State of California, Department of Education, and secure a High School Diploma. The Voluntary Education Program includes literacy, adult secondary education, library literacy, television (eLearning) programs, and/or college (via face-to-face classes or correspondence)

 

Requirements / Qualifications

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.

All applicants must possess a valid California Teaching Credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Applicants who do not possess the required credential or one of equivalent authorization may take the examinations but must have on file with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing an application for an appropriate credential. At the time of application for the examination, applicants must present written verification that the appropriate listed credential or its' equivalent is being processed or will be authorized.

Requirements / Qualifications

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.

All applicants must possess a valid California Teaching Credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Applicants who do not possess the required credential or one of equivalent authorization may take the examinations but must have on file with the Commission on Teacher Credentialing an application for an appropriate credential. At the time of application for the examination, applicants must present written verification that the appropriate listed credential or its' equivalent is being processed or will be authorized.

Comments and Other Information This position is located in: California State Prison, Sacramento Please apply at: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=505789 Comments and Other Information
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