Job Description

Job Description and Duties

The Teacher, State Hospitals (Severely Handicapped-Developmentally Disabled-Safety) serves eligible students with an individualized education program (IEP) by providing specially designed instruction to meet the unique needs of the student. The Teacher, State Hospitals (Severely Handicapped-Developmentally Disabled) is responsible for participating in the special education process, engaging with adult education and vocational education instructors, and other paraprofessionals (i.e., Psychiatric Technician trainers, Psychiatric Technician Assistants), and other staff assigned to assist with educational instruction and support to students, to ensure the IEP is implemented. The Teacher, State Hospitals (Severely Handicapped-Developmentally Disabled) uses the Specialist Education Information System (SEIS) web-based system or Department of Developmental Services (DDS) IEP forms if appropriate to write IEPs, monitor service tracking (goals and objectives), and provide needed information to the IEP Coordinator and/or Program Director for reporting special education data to the DDS Headquarters (i.e., attendance). The position is responsible for engaging with other credentialed education teachers and vocational education instructors to collaborate on the selection and implementation of instructional materials and the use of data to inform instruction. Provides and directs individualized and group-oriented education, transition, and vocational skills training related to the educational program as written in individuals' IEP and their Individual Program Plan (IPP). Adheres to and implements all facility policies and procedures. Must Possess and maintain a valid Education Specialist Teaching Credential issued by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) which authorizes the holder to teach the specialty areas (i.e., Mild to Moderate Support Needs; Extensive Support Needs; etc.) named on the credential in courses organized primarily for adults. CTC State issued credential must be in good standing.

Note: The term "students" in this duty statement refers to individuals that are enrolled in Special Education classes and/or with Porterville Adult School.

Effective July 1, 2025, State employees are subject to a salary reduction of three (3) percent in exchange for five (5) hours per month of the Personal Leave.

Temporary state housing may be available for those relocating to fill hard to recruit positions. Housing assignments and rates will be determined in accordance with Department policy, operational priorities, and applicable labor agreements.

To become list eligible, interested individuals must take and pass the Teacher, State Hospitals (Severely Handicapped-Developmentally Disabled-Safety) examination . For instructions on how to apply for the exam, click the following link to view the Exam Bulletin: 

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Working Conditions

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained within the duty statement. This position has ongoing responsibility for the protection and safeguarding of the public and property, and regular and substantial contact with forensic individuals. As a condition of employment, incumbents are required to and capable of responding to emergency situations and provide a level of service to the public such that the safety of the public and of property is not jeopardized. Employees will be required to perform the following essential functions: must be able to lift 50 pounds without assistance; must be able to participate in containments, interventions, or restraints in emergency situations; must have the ability to work extended hours if so needed.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: The Teacher, State Hospitals (Severely Handicapped-Developmentally Disabled-Safety) used by the Department of Developmental Services, Porterville Developmental Center (PDC) is responsible for maintaining order and supervising the conduct of indivduals; maintaining the safety of persons and property; and delivering classroom instruction to ensure the achievement of students with an IEP using evidence-based practices and recognized instructional strategies to create a learning environment for students to achieve their learning goals. The Teacher, State Hospitals (Severely Handicapped-Developmentally Disabled-Safety) incorporates activities and instruction designed to build appropriate social emotional skills; and support the students as they develop academic proficiency. Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. Ensures the safety of public, staff, and forensic individuals, which may include, but not limited to: escorting forensic individuals in the facility; distributing and accounting for all training equipment and supplies to prevent their use as weapons; inspecting facilities to identify security breaches that could lead to the escape of forensic individual; and observing and intervening in forensic individual behaviors that may injure people, damage property, or signal impending escape attempts. Required to maintain personal safety by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring that the PPE is in good, working condition.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Selected candidates are subject to special requirements. This position is required to complete a medical evaluation.

Electronic application submission is highly encouraged.
Submit a completed standard state application (STD. 678) and a copy of valid California teaching credential by the final filing date.  Applications submitted for vacancies must include the Position Title and Position Number in the Job Title Section and  MUST  be signed and dated. Applicants should indicate on their application, in the job title section, the type of eligibility they currently possess and which qualifies them to apply at this time.  In the "Employment History” section of the application you must list your current employment history by providing the To and From dates with the month, day and year, the hours per week that you worked, which should be a whole number and not a range and the Total Worked (years/months). You must complete the Duties Performed section on the application. Applications with “see resume” are not acceptable. Applications received without all of this information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.   Candidates who do not submit all of the required documents will not be considered in the selection process. Surplus applicants must attach a copy of their surplus letter. Applications may be obtained from the Human Resources Personnel Office at the Porterville Developmental Center or completed and downloaded from the website indicated below.  NOTE: All appointments are subject to State Restriction of Appointment (SROA), Departmental Restriction of Appointment (DROA), and Re-employment List procedures, pre-employment physical and fingerprint clearances. Further Information on the definition of the above may be found on the California State Department of Human Resources website at  .

Benefits

As a state employee working for the Department of Developmental Services, you and your family will have access to excellent medical, dental and vision insurance benefits in addition to retirement benefits.

Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment. Additional benefits may also be outlined for specific bargaining units in employee collective bargaining contracts. For more information, please visit the links below:

Confidential Information

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 must 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 may 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 California Department of Human Resources.

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.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other -

  Proof of possession of appropriate teaching credential.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work at office, Relocation

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