Job Description

Job Description and Duties

This position has a been updated with a final filing date of September 2, 2025. If you have previously submitted your application, you do not need to resubmit.

The Teaching Assistant, Technology supports the Technology Teacher Specialists in the California Education Resource Center at the California School for the Blind. Key responsibilities include assisting teaching staff in the technology lab to enhance student learning and improving lab operations for maximum efficiency, thereby increasing resources directed at student and educational team support.

The incumbent must demonstrate strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills, as well as proficiency in data collection and electronic spreadsheets. They must be self-motivated, able to identify needs, and complete tasks independently and on time. Creativity and openness to establishing new processes and policies to support the Education Resource Center’s goals are essential.

This position can involve working with students without teacher supervision for up to 90 minutes. Daily tasks are managed by the Teacher Specialists in the AT lab, with overall supervision by the Director of the Education Resource Center. This position is a 4/5 time-base (32 hours).

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

CSB is located in Fremont, next to California School for the Deaf, and is located on 25 acres of an open campus. This position will work in a temp controlled environment with LED lighting. May predominantly sit at desk or use sit/stand desk during normal working hours to perform daily duties, may be required to lift, carry document boxes weighing up to 25 lbs. This position may be kneeling, squatting, bending, reaching overhead/above shoulder level, sitting. May be around blind or visually impaired students & service animals. May be required to escort student during fire drills or emergencies.

Special Requirements

Prior to starting employment, t his position requires a Tuberculosis (TB) Risk Assessment and or Test (TB), a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Clearance. Additional information will be provide at time of formal offer of employment. 

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:

• Flexibility and ability to organize multiple workload priorities and work under pressure;

• Punctuality and good attendance

• Time management;

• Detail oriented;

• Positive attitude;

• Possess good interpersonal skills for public contact;

• Ability to work collaboratively with other staff; work effectively as a team member

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;

• Strong computer skills and proficiency with software applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook;

• Possess good reading, writing, and mathematics skills

• Proficient typing skills

• Initiative, professionalism, and good judgment

Applicant should have the ability to work independently in a well-organized manner; and applicable State laws and regulations

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, and the CalPERS website.  

CSB is two blocks away form the Fremont Bart Station and there is free parking available on CSB's campus.

Application Checklist

Please review the checklist and make sure all items have been completed and submitted:

1. State of California Employment Application (STD 678). Application must be completed in its entirety. Resume does not substitute for completion of STD 678.
Note that you will complete two employment applications; One for the position and one for the Exam submittal. 

2. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. Please make sure that the SOQ question has been answered. Your response must be NO longer than 1 page, and 12- point font (Arial or Times New Roman). Applications without a SOQ will not be considered.

3. Exam Required for all civil service positions. Has the exam for the specific position you are applying for been taken? If not, please refer to the job bulletin link below regarding the exam for this position:

Please review the information required for the examination submission carefully. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Interested individuals MUST submit a SOQ with their application. Please submit your SOQ on a separate piece of paper.  The SOQ should have a title of "Statement of Qualifications, Your Name," be no more than 1 page, no smaller than 12-point font, and answer the following:

  With consideration for the desired qualifications listed and duties as listed in the duty statement, please describe how your professional experience or education qualifies you for this position.

  Applications will not be considered if a Statement of Qualifications is not included.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Temporary work, Part time, Work at office,

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