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

Job Description and Duties

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

Attention all current and aspiring educators! Would you like to join our dedicated team of educators and help us make a difference in CDCR? We are looking for high energy, positive, happy teachers. SVSP has an amazing opportunity with full time permanent hours, up to 53 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.

You will find detailed information about the job in the Duty Statement.

This position is located at Salinas Valley State Prison, CA (SVSP), which is accessibly located right off Highway 101, in Soledad City. Conveniently located, an hour from Monterey Beach and Carmel, plus only 1 and a half hour from San Jose International Airport. In the heart of adjacent communities such as Soledad, Greenfield, and Gonzales. With larger cities neighboring such as Salinas, and Hollister. This position hosts an ideal location with a low cost of living.

Before applying for the position(s), you should first take and pass the examination here: CalCareers in order to obtain eligibility.

Under the supervision of the Supervisor of Correctional Education Programs, the Academic Teacher provides both individual and group instruction; has responsibility for supervising the conduct of inmates while in the classroom and may be called upon to assume general custodial responsibilities in time of emergency; controls all materials and equipment which may be used as weapons; prepare courses of study and daily lesson plans; counsels students as to progress in the instructional program; work with students and help them set and meet educational goals; participates in program evaluation; inspects work areas and searches students for contraband; and plans, assigns and supervises work.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

Must have a valid credential in the Specific Subject or be in the process of filing for the appropiate CTE credential. 

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-466220

Position #(s):

936-231-2290-XXX

Working Title:

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

Classification:

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

$6,201.43 – $12,473.63 7

Shall Consider:

TEACHER (ELEMENTARY-MULTIPLE SUBJECTS) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

$6,201.43 – $12,473.63 7

# of Positions:

3

Work Location:

Monterey 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 and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) completion of educational courses as specified in the Class Specification (link available in the Minimum Requirements section).

1. 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.

2. 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 a candidate 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.

3. 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 departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

4. Pursuant to the Public Health Orders (Guidance for the Use of Face Coverings and State and Local Correctional Facilities and Detention Centers Health Care Worker Vaccination Requirement) issued by the California Department of Public Health and the directive Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccines and Testing for Institution Staff issued by the Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR), all staff assigned to this post/position may be required to show evidence of full vaccination and booster for COVID-19, absent an approved reasonable medical or religious accommodation precluding them from vaccination.

5. 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 jobs-near-me.org National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.

6. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

7. CDCR utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov.

8. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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

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:

Salinas Valley State Prison

N/A

Attn: Hiring & Recruitment Office

Salinas Valley State Prison-Attn: Hiring and Recruitment

P.O. Box 1020

Soledad, CA93960

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Salinas Valley State Prison

N/A

Hiring & Recruitment Office

Salinas Valley State Prison-Attn: Hiring and Recruitment

P.O. Box 1020

Soledad, CA93960

After 4:00 pm submissions, please slide underneath door to meet Final Filing Date. Thank you!

07:00 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 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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

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.

Salinas Valley State Prison is located in beautiful Monterey County which is home to prestigious wine country, world famous golf courses, breath taking ocean views, easy commute, mild temperatures, clean air and an agriculturally rich region. In addition, parking at SVSP is free!

Contact Information

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

Human Resources Contact:

Arnold Arreola

(831) 678-5629

Arnold.Arreola@cdcr.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:

Silvia Tamayo-Banda

(831) 678-5635

silvia.tamayo-banda@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:

Jose Ortega

(831) 678-5555

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

• This advertisement may be used to fill this and other vacancies that occur during the validity of this recruitment.
• All applicants other than T&D must meet the Minimum Qualifications for the classification.
• Positions filled as limited term or as a Training and Development may become permanent.
• All applications will be screened (based on information provided on your application) and only the most qualified / immediately reachable will be interviewed. Therefore, please be as thorough as possible when filling out application.
• 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.
• Incomplete applications will be screened out.

Examination Information

To obtain list eligibility for the TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL- GENERAL EDUCATION)(CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the CalCareers examination.

Or search for EXAM CODE: 2791

To obtain list eligibility for the TEACHER (ELEMENTARY-MULTIPLE SUBJECTS)(CORRECTIONAL FACILITY), before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the CalCareers examination.

Or search for EXAM CODE: 2753

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.

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