DUTIES: Under the supervision of the PPS Director and guidance of the Behavior Specialist, the teaching assistant provides immediate and/or short-term need for extra support for students with behavior challenges school-wide. Monitors behavior and coaches coping skills so students can reintegrate with their classes successfully. Support the students as outlined in the Behavioral Support Plan and Individual Education Plan (IEP). Use prompts for the student as outlined in the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) or instructed by the Behavioral Specialist. Assist staff with behavior needs during transition to and from activities. Tally students' behavior for data entry in BIP. Work closely with the Behavioral Specialist and Adjustment Teachers to reinforce appropriate social skills with staff and peers. Also, work with students on affect regulation as need to promote coping skills. Participate in multi-discipline behavior review meetings and occasionally IEP meetings to review students' progress.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with students with behavior and emotional challenges for all ages and grades
• Team player
• High flexibility and dependability
• High Level of stamina and patience
• Excellent communication skills

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• TEACHING ASSISTANT, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-435019
Position #(s):
204-302-8246-001
Working Title:
Behavioral Aide
Classification:
TEACHING ASSISTANT, SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF $3,261.00 - $4,083.00 A
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Alameda County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
California School for the Deaf
Department Information
The California School for the Deaf, Fremont CSDF) is one of 6 State Special Schools under the Department of Education. Located on a 96-acre campus shared with the California School for the Blind, and the Diagnostic Center, North, we are a short walk from BART and have free employee parking.
Department Website:
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.

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 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
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
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

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

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.
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.