Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of: The purposes of the Departments of the Youth Authority and Corrections. Ability to: Communicate effectively at a level necessary for successful performance of the job; perform basic mathematic computations; give effective directions in a classroom; keep records and write reports; analyze situations and take effective action; follow directions; learn electronic word and data processing systems used for computer instruction of students; and gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of students. Additional Desirable Qualifications Completion of additional college level work in basic or special education instruction; fluency in one or more of the current institution population languages; knowledge of instructional methods for students with limited English proficiency. Special Personal Characteristics Understanding of and willingness to work with students residing in a State correctional facility; empathetic and objective understanding of the problems of youthful offenders/inmates in custody; patience; willingness to work impartially with students of various cultural backgrounds and students with learning disabilities. Special Physical Characteristics Persons appointed to positions in this class must reasonably be expected to have and maintain sufficient strength, agility, and endurance to perform during stressful (physical, mental, and emotional) situations encountered on the job without compromising their health and well-being or that of their fellow employees, or youthful offenders or inmates. Working Conditions: Position is located at Avenal State Prison in Avenal, CA. PLEASE APPLY AT: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=534019