TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-PHYSICAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) High Desert State Prison

TEACHER (HIGH SCHOOL-PHYSICAL EDUCATION) (CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) High Desert State Prison at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation Statewide Print Application Deadline 6/2/2026 11:55 PM Pacific Date Posted 5/18/2026 Contact Andrea Collins Number of Openings 1 Salary Pay Range $6,387.52 - $12,847.82 Monthly Add'l Salary Info Pay range and increases are determined based on experience and education. Length of Work Year 12 Employment Type Full Time Job Summary Job Summary Job Description and Duties Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment will be considered for this position(s). Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Correctional Education Programs (SCEP), the Physical Education Teacher shall work closely with institution staff and incarcerated individuals in developing and implementing a recreation program to meet institutional and incarcerated individual's needs and in evaluating the program's effectiveness. This position provides planning, organization, and supervision of the Recreation/Physical Education Program of the Institution. The teacher shall develop a course outline for the program, including specific recreational activities that the incarcerated individuals may engage in on a monthly basis. The major portion of the teacher's time shall be devoted to individual and group instruction of incarcerated individuals. This instruction shall cover a wide variety of recreational rules and regulations. The teacher shall give instruction to small and large groups while supervising incarcerated individual's activities in the gymnasium or in the outdoor recreational area. The teacher will establish realistic goals/activities based on incarcerated individual's needs/interests using incarcerated individual's input. The goal is self-directed learning of the incarcerated individual. The teacher's tasks include planning, assigning, and supervising work; maintaining control and discipline; controlling all material and equipment; preparing instruction; participating in program evaluations; preventing escapes and injury by incarcerated individuals to themselves or others or to property; inspecting premises and searching students for contraband; conduct fitness testing; and performing such ancillary duties as required. Requirements / Qualifications 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. A Single Subject Credential in the appropriate subject area. or 2. A Standard Secondary Credential with a major or minor in the appropriate subject area. or 3. A General Secondary Credential, with a major/minor in the appropriate subject area. All Teachers Knowledge of: (With particular reference to their specialty) Principles and methods of teaching; principles of educational psychology as applied to their teaching; current trends in educational methods; remedial teaching techniques and adapting instruction to student deficiencies; and emotional problems of students at State correctional facilities. Ability to: Provide leadership and motivation to inmates, youthful offenders, residents, and patients; teach and supervise these individuals; work effectively with other disciplines; gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of students; develop socially acceptable attitudes in students; communicate effectively; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; and in some positions speak fluently one or more variations of a specified second language in addition to English. Special Requirements All Teachers Must be willing to continue their educational development; work in a State correctional facility; participate in group-oriented treatment programs; maintain an empathetic and objective understanding of inmates, youthful offenders, residents, and patients; demonstrate teaching ability or potential for teaching; emotional stability; tact; patience; open-mindedness; and high moral standards. Requirements / Qualifications 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. A Single Subject Credential in the appropriate subject area. or 2. A Standard Secondary Credential with a major or minor in the appropriate subject area. or 3. A General Secondary Credential, with a major/minor in the appropriate subject area. All Teachers Knowledge of: (With particular reference to their specialty) Principles and methods of teaching; principles of educational psychology as applied to their teaching; current trends in educational methods; remedial teaching techniques and adapting instruction to student deficiencies; and emotional problems of students at State correctional facilities. Ability to: Provide leadership and motivation to inmates, youthful offenders, residents, and patients; teach and supervise these individuals; work effectively with other disciplines; gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of students; develop socially acceptable attitudes in students; communicate effectively; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; and in some positions speak fluently one or more variations of a specified second language in addition to English. Special Requirements All Teachers Must be willing to continue their educational development; work in a State correctional facility; participate in group-oriented treatment programs; maintain an empathetic and objective understanding of inmates, youthful offenders, residents, and patients; demonstrate teaching ability or potential for teaching; emotional stability; tact; patience; open-mindedness; and high moral standards. Comments and Other Information PLEASE APPLY AT: EXAM INFORMATION: To obtain list eligibility for PE Teacher, Correctional Facility, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the PE Teacher, Correctional Facility exam. WORKING CONDITIONS High Desert State Prison is located approximately eight miles east of the town of Susanville, or about a 1 hour 30-minute drive northwest of Reno, Nevada. Comments and Other Information PLEASE APPLY AT: EXAM INFORMATION: To obtain list eligibility for PE Teacher, Correctional Facility, before applying for the position, you must first take and pass the PE Teacher, Correctional Facility exam. WORKING CONDITIONS High Desert State Prison is located approximately eight miles east of the town of Susanville, or about a 1 hour 30-minute drive northwest of Reno, Nevada. Links Related To This Job View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalSTRS Links Not all postings qualify for CalSTRS. Informational Only. CalSTRS Info for New Educators ADD TO WISHLIST VIEW JOB WISHLIST APPLY (Current Employees ONLY) APPLY QUICK APPLY The EDJOIN online application is not being used with this posting. Please review the posting for instructions on how to apply or contact the Employer by emailing/calling the contact person listed with the posting information above.