TEACHING ASSISTANT, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

State of California; California; On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

California School for the Deaf in Riverside is seeking a Teaching Assistant for the 10‑month school year, working in office. Candidates must be fluent in American Sign Language and obtain list eligibility through the required examination.

Salary ranges from $20.96 to $26.24 per hour, plus a $1.15 bilingual differential and a 10% Recruitment and Retention bonus for the regular school year, though a 3% PLP reduction applies after July 1, 2025.

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Must be eligible for list/list eligibility via the California exam bulletin.
• Final Filing Date is 11/2/2026.

Skills

ASL fluency

Experience with young children

Education setting experience

Physical lift 25 lbs

Job description

TEACHING ASSISTANT
TEACHING ASSISTANT, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

$20.96 - $26.24 per Hour

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

$20.96 - $26.24 *Plus a Bilingual Pay differential of $1.15 per hour, and a Recruitment andRetention 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.

TEACHING ASSISTANT, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF $20.96 - $26.24 *Plus a Bilingual Pay differential of $1.15 per hour, and a Recruitment andRetention 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:

In Office

Telework:

In Office

Facility:

California School for the Deaf

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.

• 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=3650

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.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working with young children
• Physical capabilities to lift more than 25 lbs
• Work experience in an educational setting

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

Human Resources Contact

Cecilia Williams

[phone] ext: 1116

[e-mail]

Department Website: https://www.cde.ca.gov

EEO Contact

Office of Equal Opportunity Director/Civ

[phone]

[e-mail]

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.