Office Technician; Typing

Position: OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)
Job Description and Duties

This is a reposting. If you previously submitted an application for this position, you do not need to reapply.

Under general supervision of the Education Administrator I in the Nonpublic Schools (NPS) Unit, the Director and Associate Director of the Special Education Division, the Office Technician (OT) will be responsible for consistently exercising a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing clerical duties within the unit. The NPS Unit processes a high number of certification applications and renewals and processes related fees;

prepares written communication to multiple audiences including local educational agencies (LEAs), special education local plan areas (SELPA), NPS sites in and out of state, CDE leadership and legislators; we provide technical assistance and support to internal and external audiences including LEAs, SELPAs and NPSs throughout the state; and process a large volume of travel related paperwork for the NPS team.

This position provides clerical services in support of these functions by creating and implementing processes which include communication with the public and other agencies; creating written correspondence in accord with CDE guidelines; organizing, tracking and documenting all certification and monitoring processes; and working fluently within multiple on-line platforms and software.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

HYBRID

This position is headquartered in Sacramento and may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for eligible applicants residing in California. A hybrid telework schedule includes working remotely and physically reporting to the office.

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-501285

Position #(s):

-008

Working Title:

Office Technician (Typing)

Classification:

OFFICE TECHNICIAN (TYPING)

$3,829.00 - $4,794.00 A

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:

Sacramento County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Facility:

Special Education Division

Department Information

The California Department of Education (CDE) oversees the state's diverse and dynamic public school system, which is responsible for the education of more than six million children and young adults in more than 10,000 schools with 295,000 teachers. The CDE and the State Superintendent of Public Instruction are responsible for enforcing education law and regulations; and for continuing to reform and improve public elementary school programs, secondary school programs, adult education, some preschool programs, and child care programs.

The CDE's mission is to provide a world-class education for all students, from early childhood to adulthood. The CDE serves our state by innovating and collaborating with educators, schools, parents, and community partners, preparing students to live, work, and thrive in a highly connected world.

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  website.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

Please note:

A separate application is required for the examination and must be submitted to the address on the examination bulletin.

The examination bulletin(s) may be viewed on the California Department of Education Web page at:
Examinations Bulletins - Exams & Jobs (CDE Intranet) or at the link below:

Office Technician (Typing):

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: 1/15/2026

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…