Substitute Instructional Assistant - American Sign Language (ASL)

Substitute Instructional Assistant

• American Sign Language (ASL) at Saddleback Valley Unified Print Application Deadline Until Filled Date Posted 4/27/2026 Contact Allisa Stayner 949-580-3358 Number of Openings 1 Salary Single Rate $21.

59 Per Hour Add'l Salary Info Range 29 Length of Work Year 12 months/year Employment Type Part Time About the Employer The Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is a public school district located in South Orange County, California. The district serves approximately 23,000 students in grades preschool through adult education across 33 school sites. Learn more about SVUSD at www.svusd.org/about/svusd. Job Summary Job Summary

DEFINITION

Under supervision to perform paraprofessional instructional activities as directed by a certificated employee for hearing impaired students; to translate conversation and provide intensified learning experience for hearing impaired students; to provide a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for teachers and hearing impaired students; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Positions assigned to this class are distinguished by the emphasis on knowledge of educational implication of hearing loss; Sign Exact English to Manually Coded English and finger spelling; knowledge of American Sign Language is desirable; assist hearing-impaired students in a flexible and understanding manner. Incumbents are required to be continuously present and responsible, with little free time. Incumbents assist teachers in supervising, controlling, and training hearing-impaired students. They participate as a total team member.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Assist teachers with the presentation of learning materials; tutors individuals and small groups of students; interpret by signing, finger spelling, and silent or verbal vocalization all instruction and discussions for hearing impaired students; assist students with practicing oral, written, lip reading, and sign language skills; monitors and assists students in activities such as drill, practice, and study research after lessons and instructions have been given by the teachers; oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, recess periods, and filed trips; maintains student records and files; prepares instructional materials; assist in identifying and learning needs of hearing-impaired students and confers with teachers about these needs; work with the aurally handicapped individually or in small groups by tutoring, reinforcing or followingup on the lessons and assignments; assists in testing, scoring tests, and in the evaluation of instruction and student's progress and problems; check w View Job Description Requirements / Qualifications

MUST ATTACH PROOF OF

• Passing the CBEST, or
• Having completed two years of college (48 units), or
• An AA degree or higher, or
• Must have passed the District proficiency exam in mathematics, reading, and writing prior to the job posting closing date, if you are using this for education requirements.
• Must have Certification by the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) or equivalent. Testing information is available at the following link: https://www.svusd.org/departments/human-resources/instructional-assistants
• If you are using education to meet the requirements for this position, your Transcripts or Diploma MUST be attached to your application on EdJoin.

Requirements / Qualifications

MUST ATTACH PROOF OF

• Passing the CBEST, or
• Having completed two years of college (48 units), or
• An AA degree or higher, or
• Must have passed the District proficiency exam in mathematics, reading, and writing prior to the job posting closing date, if you are using this for education requirements.
• Must have Certification by the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) or equivalent. Testing information is available at the following link: https://www.svusd.org/departments/human-resources/instructional-assistants
• If you are using education to meet the requirements for this position, your Transcripts or Diploma MUST be attached to your application on EdJoin.

Comments and Other Information Positions assigned to this class are distinguished by the emphasis on knowledge of educational implication of hearing loss; Sign Exact English to Manually Coded English and finger spelling; knowledge of American Sign Language is desirable; assist hearing-impaired students in a flexible and understanding manner.

THE PERSON SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT TO ANY DISTRICT FACILITY DURING ANY HOURS OF OPERATION.

Applications must be submitted online via EdJoin as paper applications will NOT be accepted. Please note that times are subject to change. Comments and Other Information Positions assigned to this class are distinguished by the emphasis on knowledge of educational implication of hearing loss; Sign Exact English to Manually Coded English and finger spelling; knowledge of American Sign Language is desirable; assist hearing-impaired students in a flexible and understanding manner.

THE PERSON SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT TO ANY DISTRICT FACILITY DURING ANY HOURS OF OPERATION.

Applications must be submitted online via EdJoin as paper applications will NOT be accepted. Please note that times are subject to change. Links Related To This Job SVUSD-Employment Information Classified Regular Salary Schedule SVUSD Certificated Teacher Salary Schedule View Other Job Desc. / Ess. Elem. CalPERS Links Not all postings qualify for CalPERS. Informational Only. CalPERS Retirement Benefits

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