TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Job Description and Duties
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.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Job Code #:
JC-420029
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TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

$4,530.17 - $5,666.83 1

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