Job Description

Job Description and Duties

DSH-Napa Mall Services has an opening for one permanent full time Teacher with an Education Specialist Instruction Credential.  DSH-Napa provides centralized treatment program services, including education classes to forensic and LPS adults who are moderately to severely disabled with behavioral, intellectual, physical, psychiatric, and/or medical conditions.   All treatment is designed to meet clinical treatment objectives and focus on life skills training designed to help individuals develop techniques needed to successfully function as independently as possible by emphasizing basic life skills, social skills, academic skills, high school equivalency test preparation, vocational training, employment preparation, community living, recreation and leisure, physical education, personal health and wellness, technology, and literacy. Teachers work with individuals with IEP’s/Special Education needs and with groups for Adult Basic Education classes, Adult Secondary Education as well as aiding with Post-Secondary Education.  Teachers’ tasks include evaluating, planning, assigning, and supervising work; preparing courses of study and weekly lesson plans; counseling students as to progress in the instructional program; working with students and helping them set and meet educational needs and goals; participating in program evaluation; assisting management with continuous improvement plans; contributing to monthly reporting for Sacramento and CDE; and participating in extracurricular programs. In addition, teachers may work with interdisciplinary treatment teams (IDT) by providing information of an educational nature for their caseload. Teachers need to be physically able to help escort patients to and from their living quarters to the school. They must also be willing to continue their educational development; work in a State Hospital; participate in group-oriented treatment programs; co-teach with other teachers or CTE instructors; maintain an empathetic and objective understanding of students in an institutional setting; demonstrate teaching ability; emotional stability; tact; and patience.

To ensure that your application will be considered for this recruitment the following items are required:

• You must complete the STD. 678 Employment Application
• Duties performed and Supervisor’s name and Contact information must be completed on the STD 678.  -  Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Attach a copy of your valid CA Teacher Education Specialist Instruction Credential
• You are also required to pass the examination to obtain eligibility for the position. Please read the exam bulletin in its entirety. 

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Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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) a(n) Valid CA Education Specialist Instruction Creds Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 9/30/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

Attn: HR Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of State Hospitals

Department of State Hospitals - Napa

HR Hiring Unit - Wilkins Cottage

2100 Napa/Vallejo Hwy.

Napa , CA 94558

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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

Other benefits include:

Free Parking

On-site childcare

Electric Vehicle charging stations

Beautiful walking trails and access to parks

On-site exercise facility

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Tess Oracion
(707) 253-5756
Teresita.Oracion@dsh.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Jeanne Miller
(707) 253-5800
jeanne.miller@dsh.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
Stephan Saunders
(916) 938-4766
Stephan.Saunders@dsh.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office,

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