Teacher (High School-Gen Ed)

CF TEACHER

(HIGH

SCHOOL-GENERAL EDUCATION

) (CORRECTIONAL

FACILITY

) Avenal State Prison at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Statewide Print Application Deadline 10/14/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 10/1/2026 Contact Matika Rawls 916-323-1205 Number of Openings 3 Salary Pay dependent on experience Add'l Salary Info $43.55 - $87.60 per Hour Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary The using Department has differing programs and, therefore, place emphasis on differing duties but, in general, they stipulate that the teacher play an important role in the total education, treatment and training process, as well as in teaching the skills which will enable the individual to seek occupational opportunities. The teachers' tasks include: planning, assigning, and supervising work; maintaining control and discipline in the classroom; controlling all materials and equipment which may be used as potential weapons; preparing courses of study and daily lesson plans; counseling students as to progress in the instructional program; working with students and helping them set and meet educational needs and goals; participating in program evaluation; participating in extracurricular programs; preventing escapes and injury by students to themselves or others or to property; inspecting premises and searching for contraband, weapons or illegal drugs; and performing other related duties. They may be assigned to work as relief teachers, on a full-time basis, in specialties other than those for which they were hired. In addition, they may work with treatment teams which combine the services of personnel in the custody, academic, vocational, psychiatric, and casework areas. The teacher has an important role of providing information of an educational nature which can help other members of the team to better determine each student's treatment needs. In new and developing programs, teachers will participate in the development and continuing revision of curriculum.

Requirements / Qualifications

The position(s) require(s) a(n) California Teaching Credential License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. 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 an ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Minimum Qualifications Teacher 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.

High School-General Education Possession of:

1. A Single Subject Credential or a Multiple Subject Credential. or 2. A Standard Secondary Credential with a major or minor in an academic subject area. or 3. A General Secondary Credential.

Requirements / Qualifications

The position(s) require(s) a(n) California Teaching Credential License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired. 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 an ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Minimum Qualifications Teacher 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.

High School-General Education Possession of:

1. A Single Subject Credential or a Multiple Subject Credential. or 2. A Standard Secondary Credential with a major or minor in an academic subject area. or 3. A General Secondary Credential. Comments and Other Information Working Conditions Position is located at Avenal State Prison in Avenal, CA.

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JobControlId=533858 Comments and Other Information Working Conditions Position is located at Avenal State Prison in Avenal, CA.

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