Academic Instructor

Job Description And Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full‑time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 4.38 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect this recent change.

See Examination Information below for details on the examination process for this classification.

Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with any state agency. Cal Careers.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Working Conditions

This position is located at the California Substance Abuse Treatment Facility and State Prison (SATF), in Corcoran, CA, which is accessible right off Highway 43 in Corcoran. Conveniently located less than 1 hour from Lemoore Naval Air Station, approximately 4 hours from Yosemite National Park, 2½ hours from Sequoia National Park and about 3 hours from Pismo Beach and LAX, in the heart of adjacent communities such as Fresno, Hanford, Tulare, and Visalia.

It is an ideal location with a low cost of living.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TEACHER (ELEMENTARY‑MULTIPLE SUBJECTS) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-500289

Position # (s): 587‑000‑2287‑XXX

Working Title:

Academic Instructor

Classification: TEACHER (ELEMENTARY‑MULTIPLE SUBJECTS) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)

Salary: $6,387.00 – $12,848.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
Multiple

Work Location:

Kings County

Telework:
In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term – 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.

Commitment
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships.

Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Special Requirements

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