Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Position is for a 10-month school year with eligbility for an additional 2 months to be paid by State Special School Benefits through nemployment insurance.

The Teaching Assistant reports to the Elementary School Departmental Principal. The Teaching Assistant supports the school’s vision, mission, policies, goals, and expected school-wide learning results. Supports department school classroom teachers by preparing instructional materials, providing instructional assistance in all subjects, correcting assignments, keeping records, supervising students, attending to students’ needs, and helping with special events in a variety of settings. This position requires the use of ASL and English on a continuing basis. The incumbent communicates with students, staff, and parents in ASL and English regarding school-related information and interprets or facilitates communication as necessary.

Qualifications

1) Possession of strong program and people skills; 2) Respect for cultural diversity; 3) Fluency in ASL; 4) Good command of written English; and 5) Possession of strong computer skills.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

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.

• The position requires a background check and TB clearance prior to being hired.

• For those who do not have current eligibility or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must complete the state examination to be eligible for this position at the following link:

Application Instructions

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: Until Filled

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 Education-School for the Deaf-Fremont

California School for the Deaf

Attn: Yi-Cheng Kasheta

39350 Gallaudet Drive

Fremont , CA 94538

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Education-School for the Deaf-Fremont

California School for the Deaf

Yi-Cheng Kasheta

39350 Gallaudet Drive

Fremont , CA 94538

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.

Contact Information

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

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Yi-Cheng Kasheta
(510) 344-6176
ykasheta@csdf-cde.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:
Randi Thompson
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.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,

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