Job Description

Job Description and Duties

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL-Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

*This position is expected to receive a salary range increase on July 1, 2025. CalHR Pay Scales have not yet reflected this change. *

The Department of State Hospitals, Metropolitan State Hospital, is accepting applications for Teacher, Learning Handicapped (Safety) permanent/fulltime.

The Teacher, Learning Handicapped, whose qualifications are knowns as the Education Specialist Instruction Credential, will fulfill the responsibilities of providing educational services per the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act while meeting the operational needs of the DSH-M Education Calendar and Enhancement Services. The special education teacher collaborates hospital-wide to assist patients, working towards educational and transitional vocational goals, which includes working as a cohesive team with Career Technical Educators (Vocational Instructors). Responsibilities include but are not limited to: knowledge of remediations teaching techniques and adapting instruction to student deficiencies. Understanding of emotional problems of students at State Hospitals. Be patient centered. Provide motivation to institutionalized students, teach and work effectively with other disciplines, gain the interest, respect, and cooperation of students and to develop socially acceptable attitudes in students. Communicate effectively. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Develop and implement Individual Education Program/Plans (IEPs). Perform academic assessments when necessary. Provide instruction for patients enrolled in Adult Basic Education (ABE) groups. Maintain a conductive learning environment. Utilize and complete paperwork using common MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Use tact and patience in dealing with staff. Maintain organization, pay attention to details and manage workload with occasional short notice and tight timeframe. Work independently with general guidance. Take Initiative, think creatively, adapt to changes, and be accountable. Be a team player. Demonstrate tolerance, flexibility, attention to details, and confidence.

Applications are accepted from reinstatement and list eligible.

Minimum Qualifications:

The following backgrounds are required for the Teacher classes described in this specification. The credentials referred to are valid California standard credentials. Applicants who do not possess the required credential or one of equivalent authorization may take the examinations but must secure the appropriate credential before appointment. After issuance, the credential must be maintained by completion of any examinations and course work required.

Learning Handicapped Mentally Disabled

Possession of one of the following California Credentials:

1. Specialist Instruction Credential: Learning Handicapped.

2. General Special Secondary for Handicapped Children.

3. Educationally Handicapped.

Eligibility Examination: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy.  Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

Click here to take the exam: CalCareers

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Face Coverings: While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.

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.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPS mail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from MSH.Recruitment@dsh.ca.gov . It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules. You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable. Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and/or Employment Application forms must include: “to” and “from” dates (month/day/year); time base; and civil service class titles. Examination and/or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and/or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered .

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit. Confirmation/receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.

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:

The credential required is an Educational Specialist Instruction Credential with specialties in either Mild/Moderate (M/M) or Moderate/Severe (M/S) Disabilities.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Working for the State offers great opportunities, generous benefits, and career development. Benefits information may be obtained by going to

In addition, you can look forward to:

*Free parking

*Convenient to public transportation

*Located near multiple eateries and major freeway access

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 -

  Possession of one of the following California Credentials:

  1. Specialist Instruction Credential: Learning Handicapped.

  2. General Special Secondary for Handicapped Children.

  3. Educationally Handicapped.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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