Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required.
This position is for a 10 month school year with eligibility for an additional 2 months to be paid by State Special School Benefits through Unemployment Insurance.
Under the direction of the ECE & Elementary Principal, the Office Technician performs a variety of clerical, administrative, and student service functions in support of the instructional and operational programs of the California School for the Deaf. This position supports internal and external stakeholders including students, parents/guardians, staff, contracted services, and visitors, and requires proficiency in American Sign Language.
Duties performed:
Administrative & Clerical Operations
Prepare, type, format, and edit correspondence, reports, agendas, forms, and official documents. Maintain and organize confidential files, departmental records, logs, and databases (electronic and hard copy).
Screen and route video-phone calls, email, and in-person inquiries; provide routine information regarding school procedures and services.
Maintain office calendars; schedule meetings, appointments, trainings, and room reservations.
Enter, update, and maintain attendance in school databases, and departmental systems.
Assist with preparing and tracking purchase requests, requisitions, and purchase orders in accordance with state procurement procedures.
Track departmental resource usage, expenditures, and supply needs; prepare basic reports as requested.
Relay information regarding programs, schedules, events, policies, and procedures.
Coordinate communication across department and external agencies to support student services and school operations.
Prepare and distribute notices, certificates, announcements, and informational materials.
Support planning and execution of school activities, special events, and seasonal projects.
Participation in emergency drills or safety procedures as part of campus-wide operations.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation and Tuberculosis clearance.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-506592
Position #(s):
205-101-1139-801
Working Title:
Office Technician (Typing)
Classification:
OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING) $3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A
- Plus a monthly Recruitment and Retention differential of 10% of the base pay.
- Plus $200 Bilingual Pay.
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:
Riverside County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
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.
Department Website: https://www.cde.ca.gov
Special Requirements - The position(s) require(s) the ability to type at a minimum speed as designated on the Class Specifications (link available in the additional documentation section). You must obtain a valid typing certificate confirming your ability to meet the minimum typing speed, prior to being hired. Additional information regarding acceptable typing tests is available at the CalCareers.ca.gov website.
- 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 who do not have lateral transfer elgibility, 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 exam.
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=2012
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. 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: 2/12/2026
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.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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:
CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside
California School for the Deaf
Attn: Human Resources Office/Deanna Ybarbo
3044 Horace Street
Riverside , CA 92506
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
CDE - School for the Deaf, Riverside
California School for the Deaf
Human Resources Office/Deanna Ybarbo
3044 Horace Street
Riverside , CA 92506
HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE IS LOCATED IN THE ADMINISTRATION BLDG.
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
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:
- Education equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
- Possess planning, organizational, and interpersonal skills i.e. Review all documents prepared for format, content, grammar and spelling; use a desktop computer, laptop or typewriter, maintain confidential files, reports and other needed data for students/employers.
- Knowledge of: Modern office programs, methods, supplies and equipment; business English and correspondence; principles of effective training.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, https://www.calhr.ca.gov/ , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov/ .
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: https://www.cde.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Cecilia Williams
(951) 248-7700 ext: 1116
cwilliams@csdr-cde.ca.gov
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:
Office of Equal Opportunity Director/Civ
(916) 445-9174
oeoinfo@cde.ca.gov
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 3, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each emloyee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exhange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.
ADDITIONAL APPLICANT INFORMATION 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.
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, please include a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts for verification. Foreign transcripts must be accompanied by an academic credential evaluation.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified will be interviewed. this advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent/Intermittent and/or Limited Term vacancies that may occur. For information on how to obtail list eligiblity, please visit the CalHR website at http://www.jobs.ca.gov/ .
DEPARTMENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO CONTACT ALL CANDIDATES WITH LIST ELIGIBILITY; THEREFORE, CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO SEARCH FOR VACANCIES THEY MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AND APPLY.
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.
