Job Description

Job Description and Duties

POSITION DESCRIPTION: The Teacher, (Elementary-Multiple Subjects), CF collaborates with special education teachers to create lesson plans and develop curriculum for eligible students (between the ages of 18-21) with an individualized education program (IEP) participating in general education instruction to meet the unique needs of the student; or may coordinate with the facility 504 Coordinator to ensure students with a verified disability within the meaning of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, have access to education programs. Prepares course of study and daily lesson plans for students enrolled in the adult basic education program and is responsible for conducting academic assessments and testing  in compliance with Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)-Title II, Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (AEFLA)-Public Law 113-128, and the California Department of Education (COE) State Leadership Project, Comprehensive Adult Student Assessment System (CASAS) requirements. The Teacher, (Elementary-Multiple Subjects), CF is assigned to

provide academic instruction focusing on the full continuum of literacy topics, including reading, writing, and speaking English; understanding and accessing digital media and technology; understanding number skills and computing mathematics; understanding and effectively using financial skills in academic and career technical education programs to facilitate student progress, performance, achievement, and self-determination.

Note: The term "students" in this duty statement refer to individuals that are enrolled in courses.

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.

This position is eligible for Safety Designation once appointed.

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.

Individuals interested in this position must take and pass the Teacher, Elementary - Multiple Subject, CF  examination to obtain list eligibility. Click the following link or copy and paste the link into a web browser and follow the instructions in this Exam Bulletin:

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Working Conditions

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:  The Teacher, (Elementary-Multiple Subjects), CF used by the DDS, Porterville Developmental Center (PDC) is responsible for maintaining order and supervising the conduct of clients; 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, (Elementary-Multiple Subjects), CF 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 clients, which may include, but not limited to: escorting forensic clients 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 a forensic client; and observing and intervening in forensic client 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.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  Must possess and maintain sufficient strength, agility, endurance, and sensory ability to perform the duties contained within this 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 client containment, intervention, or restraint in emergency situations; must have the ability to work extended hours if so needed.

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 copy of designated subjects for adult education 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  .

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:

Knowledge of: The Lanterman Act and developmental disabilities service system. Familiarity with the provisions of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Part B; Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Americans with Disabilities Act; and the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title II; as well as California Education Code (CEC) Part 30; and the JOB TITLE: Teacher, (Elementary-Multiple Subjects), CF  POSITION #:472-225-2287-XXX  California Welfare and Institutions Code (WIC), Division 4.5, Chapter 1.3, Section 4502 (b) (3). Effective teaching methods and instructional strategies, evaluation procedures, CASAS Competencies, College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards, Career Technical Education Pathway Standards, Common Core Standards, Curriculum Frameworks and Instructional Materials, and the Multi-tiered System of Supports.

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 a valid California Teaching Credential issued by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. 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.

  1. A Multiple Subject Credential. or

  2. A Standard Elementary Credential. or

  3. A General Elementary or General Secondary Credential.

Job Tags

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

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