PRINCIPAL

Job Description and Duties

This job posting is being used to fill a permanent, full-time Supervisor of Correctional Education Programs, working title: Principal.

The Valley State Adult School operates on a 220-Day Academic Calendar.

Please note – If additional positions become available, this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.

You must have taken and passed the examination for the Supervisor of Correctional Education Programs classification, be a current state employee with lateral transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility to apply.

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

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

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.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Position is at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla .

Valley State Prison is in the central San Joaquin Valley about 30 miles north of Fresno and close to Yosemite National Park. Surrounding communities are affordable and offer excellent educational opportunities.

Special Requirements

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.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should 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 and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

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

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:

• Strong leadership skills
• Broad experience within the field of Education
• Advanced knowledge of education program management, staff training and development, and facility operations
• Ability to evaluate, implement, and direct Adult School programs within a correctional setting
• Ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to thoroughly complete work assignments under the pressure of established deadlines
• Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is being required to obtain information regarding each applicant’s knowledge, skills, and abilities as related to the position.

For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ, please visit:

Applications received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered.

Additionally, resumes, cover letters, and all other documents will not be considered as a response to the SOQ. The completed SOQ must follow this format:

No more than two single sided pages, standard letter-sized paper, single spaced, and 12 point Arial font. Your document needs to be titled “Statement of Qualifications” and your first and last name must be typed at the top of each page. In your SOQ, describe your experience and skills as it relates to the questions below. Type the question number and question before your response.

1. Describe the knowledge, skills, and abilities you possess that you would employ to successfully work with diverse groups of students, educators, and community stakeholders.

1. Describe what characteristics you believe are important when working with multi-disciplinary professionals (educators, administration, custody, etc.) to ensure the success of these educational programs.

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 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.
• Other -

  Applicants MUST submit a copy of their valid standard administration or supervision credential, or a credential or life diploma of equivalent authorization issued under authority of the Commission for Teacher Preparation and Licensing. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A COPY OF A VALID CREDENTIAL WILL BE REJECTED.

• Statement of Qualifications -

  A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Examination/Employment Application (). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications” section below for specific requirements.

• Other -

  Current state employees must submit their most recent Employee Performance Evaluation and Individual Development Plan (IDP) (completed within the last 12 months).