Paraeducator - Hearing Impaired (Sign Language)

Paraeducator - Hearing Impaired (Sign Language) Oxnard, CA Job Details $34.97 - $42.51 an hour 5 days ago Qualifications Observation-based student assessment Interpretation Teacher collaboration Behavioral standards enforcement in schools Working with individuals with disabilities Communication accessibility accommodations Student record keeping Filing American Sign Language Direct support Working with students with special education needs Clerical experience Classroom behavior management Language development (child development components) Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description JOB Current Vacancy for

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2 - Paraeducator Hearing Impaired (Sign Language) for 5.75 hours per day, 183 workdays per yearDefinitionUnder the general direction of the Manager of Special Education, acts as an aide and interpreter for hearing impaired students not in an oral speech program and assists students within the student's assigned educational environment; facilitates communication between deaf and/or hard of hearing students and hearing persons; and performs a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Provides sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting of communications between students and teachers using American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE), or Signed Exact English (SEE) and Oral Interpreting in a variety of classroom and recreational settings; ; interpret lessons, educational information and all directives presented by the instructor;Integrates the hearing impaired student into the educational program of the classroom through the use of sign language, finger spelling, speech, reading, writing, gestures, pictures, and other methods;Provides instructional support to the hearing impaired students, as required;Assists students in developing communication skills such as sign language, speech reading, and English;Assists students by interpreting explanations of vocabulary and basic concepts from lessons and readings; takes notes as needed;Reverse interprets by orally responding for the student as needed;Assists the teacher in all communication needs, including the promotion of safety and the encouragement of acceptable behavior and maintenance of discipline;Observes and reports progress of students as required; observes and controls behavior of students according to approved procedures;Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance;Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the students' needs;Assists the teacher in providing parents with skills to aid in communicating with their hearing impaired children in support of the classroom instructions;Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating various educational equipment as needed, and distributing and collecting papers and supplies;Assists hearing impaired students become self-reliant.

Other Related DutiesMay perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring papers, recording grades, taking role and maintaining records and files;May travel to multiple classrooms/schools to work with students;May be required to attend meetings such as I.E.P. meetings and parent-teacher conferences regarding hearing impaired students in order to facilitate communication;Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Please refer to the "Employment Standards" section of this bulletin to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This is a Dual Certification recruitment: Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.

Click on the Classification below for the full job description and duties: Paraeducator-Hearing Impaired (Sign Language)

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION

Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than three (3) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital, pregnancy, parental status, reproductive health, decision making, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, veteran or military status, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE

The Oxnard School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Dr. Scott Carroll, Assistant Superintendent of Human ResourcesTitle IX Coordinator1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030(805)