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Responsibilities- 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).
- Engage 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.
- Provide and direct individualized and group-oriented education, transition, and vocational skills training related to the educational program as written in clients' IEP and their Individual Program Plan (IPP).
- Adhere to and implement all facility policies and procedures.
- 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.
The Education Specialist, 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 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 position requires the ability to work in a clinical nursing environment and may be exposed to communicable diseases, blood-borne pathogens, and other conditions common to a clinical nursing environment. The position also requires the ability to maintain personal safety by wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensuring that the PPE is in good, working condition.
Requirements- 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.
- A Background Investigation clearance prior to being hired.
- Special Requirements: The position requires a medical evaluation and completion of a medical clearance form prior to being hired.
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