Job Description and Duties This position is limited term for up to 12 months. It may be extended up to an additional 12 months. Under the direction of the Eary Childhood Education (ECE) Principal, the Teaching Assistant assists classroom teachers in the conduct of lessons, instructional programs, and other classroom activities, including program and curriculum presentation to students, administration and correction of tests and related classroom activities; tutors students; attends to children's physical needs in the classroom, including toilleting needs; assists in supervising children on campus and on educational field trips; confers as needed with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet student needs; files and stores materials as directed; and does other related work. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Working Conditions Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation and Tuberculosis clearance. This position is designated as safety sensitive and is subject to reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- TEACHING ASSISTANT, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information From its inception in 1953, the California School for the Deaf, Riverside (CSDR) has attracted deaf scholars and steadfast staff with innovative spirit and a desire to serve deaf students. These exceptional individuals have created paths of success and opportunities for our students while eliminating any and all barriers. CSDR’s mission is to provide its students a place to engage in a positive environment where American Sign Language (ASL) and English are valued, cultures are embraced, learning is relevant, and self-worth is uplifted. In collaboration with families and school communities, Southern California students prepare for college and careers through academic rigor, innovative technology, and extra-curricular opportunities.
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https://www.cde.ca.gov Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) fluency in the American Sign Language language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired. ***EXAMINATION*** Individuals must have taken and passed an examination to obtain list eligibility for the classification in order to apply. List eligibility may be obtained by meeting the minimum qualifications as outlined in the examination bulletin, and obtaining a passing score on the Qualifications Assessment Questionnaire. The examination bulletin may be viewed on the California Department of Human Resources Web page at: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4460 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:
- Experience working with young children
- Physical capabilities to lift more than 25 lbs
- Work experience in an educational setting
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, https://www.calhr.ca.gov/ , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov/. Additional Salary Information Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 pro-rated leave credits, based upon the number of hours worked. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Submitting an electronic application through your CalCareer Account is highly recommended. Important: Make sure your contact information, i.e., address, phone number(s), etc., is current in your CalCareer Account. 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, age, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), examination results, LEAP status, and marital status. Incomplete or late applications packages will NOT be considered. If you choose not to submit electronically and are mailing or dropping off your hard copy State Application (STD-678), use the revised 06/2024 version. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent and/or Limited Term vacancies that may occur. For information on how to obtain list eligibility, please visit the CalHR website at https://calcareers.ca.gov/. DEPARTMENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES WITH LIST ELIGIBILITY; THEREFORE, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEARCH FOR VACANCIES THEY MAY BE ELGIBILE FOR AND APPLY.