CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside

Job Posting: TEACHING ASSISTANT
CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside
JC-535492
TEACHING ASSISTANT
TEACHING ASSISTANT, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
$20.96 - $26.24 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: 11/2/2026
Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
By Mail
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<h3>Job Description and Duties</h3>
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.
<h3>Working Conditions</h3>
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.
<h3>Position Details</h3>
Job Code #:
JC-535492
Position #(s):
205-101-8246-900
Working Title:
TEACHING ASSISTANT
Classification:
TEACHING ASSISTANT, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
$20.96 - $26.24 *Plus a Bilingual Pay differential of $1.15 per hour, and a Recruitment and Retention differential of 10% of the base hourly rate, only for the 10-months of the regular school year. **Effective July 1, 2025, this classification is subject to Personnel Leave Program 2025. This will result in a 3% reduction in pay from salary above.
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Riverside County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term, Intermittent - 479 Hours
Facility:
California School for the Deaf
<h3>Department Information</h3>
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.
Department Website: <a href="https://www.cde.ca.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.cde.ca.gov</a>
<h3>Special Requirements</h3>
<ul>
<li>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.</li>
</ul>
***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: 
<a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3650" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=3650</a>
<h3>Application Instructions</h3>
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: 11/2/2026
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 <a href="http://www.CalCareers.ca.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.CalCareers.ca.gov</a>. 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:
CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside
California School for the Deaf
Attn: Human Resources Office/Cecilia Williams
3044 Horace Street
Riverside, CA 92506
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside
California School for the Deaf
Human Resources Office/Cecilia Williams
3044 Horace Street
Riverside, CA 92506
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE IS LOCATED IN THE ADMINISTRATION BLDG.
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:
<ul>
<li>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 <a href="http://www.CalCareers.ca.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.CalCareers.ca.gov</a>. 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.</li>
<li>Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.</li>
</ul>
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.
<h3>Desirable Qualifications</h3>
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:
<ul>
<li>Experience working with young children</li>
<li>Physical capabilities to lift more than 25 lbs</li>
<li>Work experience in an educational setting</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits</h3>
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, <a href="https://www.calhr.ca.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.calhr.ca.gov/</a> , and the CalPERS website, <a href="http://www.calpers.ca.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.calpers.ca.gov/</a>.
<h3>Contact Information</h3>
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: <a href="https://www.cde.ca.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.cde.ca.gov</a>
Human Resources Contact: Cecilia Williams
(951) 248-7700 ext: 1116
<a href="mailto:cwilliams@csdr-cde.ca.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">cwilliams@csdr-cde.ca.gov</a>
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:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director/Civ
(916) 445-9174
<a href="mailto:oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov</a>
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.
<h3>Additional Salary Information</h3>
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.
<h3>ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</h3>
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 <a href="https://calcareers.ca.gov/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://calcareers.ca.gov/</a>.
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.
<h3>Equal Opportunity Employer</h3>
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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