TEACHING ASSISTANT at CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside Riverside County, CA

CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside is seeking a dedicated Teaching Assistant in Blythe, California. The position involves supporting classroom teachers with lessons and student activities, ensuring the physical needs of children are met, and supervising them during various activities.

Fluency in American Sign Language is essential, and candidates should have experience working with young children. The role is subject to safety regulations and background checks. This position offers a vital opportunity to contribute to the educational experience of students.

Qualifications

• Fluency in American Sign Language required.
• Experience working with young children is desirable.
• Physical capabilities to lift more than 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teachers in conducting lessons.
• Tutor students and attend to children's physical needs.
• Supervise children on campus and field trips.

Skills

Fluency in American Sign Language

Experience working with young children

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT job at CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside. Riverside County, CA.

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the 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 toileting 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.

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.

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.

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,, and the CalPERS website, .