Academic Teacher, CF

Under the general supervision of the Principal and the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Academic Instruction (SAI), the Academic Teacher, CF (teacher) implements the California Department of Education (CDE) Adult School learning goals and objectives for adult learners following the College and Career Readiness Standards. Based on the incarcerated students' learning needs, assessment results from the Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS), the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), 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 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.
The teacher will maintain all student records in the Strategic Offender Management System (SOMS) in accordance with department policy. The teacher will participate in Professional Learning Communities (PLC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) meetings, and required professional development 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.
Teachers shall:

• Teach the College and Career Readiness Standards
• Follow class curriculum guidelines for the scope and sequence of instructional content
• Use Office of Correctional Education (OCE) adopted research-based instructional practices daily to include: structured student interactions, academic language development, checking for understanding and observation protocol
• Maximize instructional time by completing paperwork during scheduled preparation periods
• Infuse technology in lessons to include computer based learning and assessments
• Differentiate instruction to allow for individualization of learning
• Provide regular observations and provide formal and informal feedback to students
• Use formative, summative, and standardized assessments that provide data to inform instruction
• Record student learning data in SOMS to include attendance, participation, and accommodations on Curriculum Progress Records and Education Progress Reports
• Strive to achieve a minimum student attendance rate of 90%
• Provide instruction during modified programs and lockdowns according to the OCE Lockdown and Modified Program policy.

*Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
• TEACHER (ELEMENTARY-MULTIPLE SUBJECTS) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-404843
Position #(s):
674-231-2290-XXX
Working Title:
Academic Teacher, CF
Classification:
TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) $39.86 - $80.17
$318.84 - $641.32
$3,598.50 - $11,757.53
Shall Consider:
TEACHER (ELEMENTARY-MULTIPLE SUBJECTS) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)
$39.86 - $80.17
$318.84 - $641.32
$3,598.50 - $11,757.53
# of Positions:
3
Work Location:
Solano County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
** Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
** Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
*The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and
California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to
building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity,
backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be
honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered.
CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels
of both Departments.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.
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 or the Division of Juvenile Justice 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.
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: 12/12/2023
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 State Prison, Solano
Attn: Personnel - T. Pagtakhan
P.O. Box 640
Vacaville , CA 95696
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California State Prison, Solano
Personnel - T. Pagtakhan
2100 Peabody Road
Vacaville , CA 95687
08:00 AM - 04:30 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
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:
Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Benefits
**Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx .
**Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performancemanagement-merit-system-principles.aspx.
**Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-EmployeeBenefits-Summary.aspx.
**This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
• The CDCR Human Resources, Office of Workforce Planning offers a secured access facility with flexible work schedules, convenient transportation options including light rail and pre-tax parking, an on-site ATM and café, as well as a variety of nearby shopping locations and eateries including access to a farmers market during the spring and summer months.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Tricia Pagtakhan
(707) 451-0182
tricia.pagtakhan@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:
Lyndsay Carlock
(707) 451-0182
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.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.