OFFICE Technician at CDE - School Deaf, Riverside Riverside County, CA

Job Description and Duties

Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) is required.

Under the supervision of the Director of Student Services, the Office Technician provides clerical support to the Director and Student Services Department. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Function as a receptionist for the Admissions/Student Data department.
• Assist the Admissions department in processing student applications.
• Maintain student records and facilitate all records requests in adherence to state and federal laws.
• Answer and return incoming calls/electronic correspondence for the admissions and student services departments.
• Prepare school-wide mailings.
• Prepare student documents and files in adherence to legal obligations.
• Assist the Student Data/IEP Coordinator with data entry tasks within the Student Information System.
• Maintain office equipment, stock supplies; order services and request repairs for the Admissions/Student Data department.
• Assist with department functions and events.
• Other projects as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities:

• Ability to use technology effectively and competency in MS Office products and programs.
• Knowledge of the California Code of Regulations, Title 5 for rules concerning admissions, student record retention, and attendance at a State Special School.

12 month position

Subject to fingerprinting and criminal record clearance by the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation and Tuberculosis clearance.

• 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  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 that do not have lateral transfer eligibility, 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:

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:

• Sound personal and professional judgment.
• Ability to work independently in a well-organized manner.
• Ability to maintain good attendance with punctuality.
• Possess good interpersonal skills for public contact.
• Understand and carry out directions following a minimum of explanation.
• Read and write English at a level required for successful job performance and clear communication with parents and school districts.

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

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange 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.

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.