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PPS Teaching Assistant
Final Filing Date:
July 7, 2023 (or until filled)
UNIT/PC#: 204-302-8246-001
Tenure: Permanent, 10-month
Time Base: Full Time
Location: California School for the Deaf, Fremont CALIFORNIA
Salary: $3,045 – $3,812 salary (monthly) DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

$200 bilingual pay (monthly)
$3,245 – $4,012 total salary
(monthly)

Duties
Under the supervision of the Pupil Personnel Director and guidance of the Behavior Specialist,
the teaching assistant provides immediate and/or short-term needs 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 students as
outlined in the Behavioral 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 Student Support Liaisons
to reinforce appropriate social skills with staff and peers. Also, work with students on affect
regulation as needed to promote coping skills. Participate in multi-discipline behavior review
meetings and occasionally IEP meetings to review students’ progress.
Qualifications

1) Experience working with students with behavior and emotional challenges for all ages and
grades;

2) Team player;
3) High flexibility and dependability;
4) High level of stamina and patience; and
5) Excellent communication skills

How to Apply
Individuals who are eligible for all methods of appointment may be considered (e.g. list appointment,
transfer, re-instatement, surplus, State Restriction of Appointments (SROA, re-employment, Training &
Development assignment). For information on how to obtain list eligibility, please visit the CalCareers
website. All applicants must clearly indicate the basis for their eligibility in the “Explanations” section on
the Standard State Application Form (STD 678).

Send application packet to: Yi-Cheng Kasheta, Human Resources
California School for the Deaf, 39350 Gallaudet Drive, Fremont, CA 94538

For questions or info: Yi-Cheng Kasheta, Human Resources
(510) 344-6176

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