Job Description

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 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 .

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.

The examination bulletin may be viewed on the California Department of Human Resources website at:

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,  .

ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

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.

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