Direct Support Professional STE Instructors (Short Term Positions) at Orange County Department of Education

About the Employer

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County’s most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE’s vision is that “Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success.” Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Job Summary

Job Summary

Direct Support Professional Training Program - Direct Support Professionals provide direct care for developmentally disabled individuals in licensed community care facilities as outlined by the California Code of Regulations, Title 17. The requirement for the community care facilities direct care staff training was created by Assembly Bill 2780, Chapter 310 enacted in 1998. The Direct Support Professional Training (DSPT) program was developed as a result of this legislation. In 1998, the California Department of Education (CDE) and the California Department of Developmental Services (DDS) entered into an interagency agreement giving CDE sole responsibility for training and testing for Direct Support Professionals statewide. Currently, there are four Service Hubs involved in the DSPT program. DSPT Trainers do not need to be credentialed teachers to provide services. Trainers must meet the following minimum qualifications and must be certified: A minimum of five (5) years’ experience providing services and supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with at least three (3) of those within the last five (5); or A Bachelor's Degree in a related subject area, and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience providing services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the last five (5) years; or A health professional license and minimum of two years’ experience providing services and supports to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities within the last five (5) years Annually attend the DSP Trainer Re-certification Training Conference to receive and continue DSPT Certification.

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