Substitute Paraeducator-Translator; Deaf and Hard-Hearing

Overview

DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of a certificated administrator and the direction of a teacher, uses total communication (e.g., sign language) to instruct pupils individually or in groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives, and acts as a paraprofessional assistant to a teacher in performing assigned tasks.

• Use total communication skills (e.g., sign language) continuously while performing tasks.
• Under the direction of a teacher, provide individualized instruction by matching instruction to the needs of each pupil; work with pupils individually or in small groups to tutor, reinforce, or follow up on learning activities.
• Translate oral or written English into total communication skills (e.g., sign language); help pupils relate to individuals and groups in the mainstream environment; help pupils learn to be aware of personal appearance and how to take care of personal needs; help pupils become self-reliant.
• Assist teachers in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant classroom and learning environment.
• Assist teachers in implementing the division course of study through individual and group instruction.
• Confer regularly with the teacher regarding activities, instructional goals and objectives, student progress, and pertinent health or behavior problems.
• May participate as a member to help develop and implement individual or site crisis management plans.
• Assist teachers with the modification and maintenance of appropriate standards of behavior for pupils; assist teachers with implementation of a pupil's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Under the direction of the school administrator and procedures observed by certified school staff, assist pupils with taking medication; may administer first aid.
• Assist with supervision of classroom, outdoor playground, and field trip activities to direct pupils in safe activities and relationships.
• Assist pupils in learning oral speech patterns by helping them produce sounds, words, and sentences; assist teachers with classroom activities for pupils.
• Attend inservice and staff meetings as required.
• Perform routine clerical tasks; operate computer technology and office equipment for classroom-related assignments.
• Maintain confidentiality of pupil records in accordance with legal requirements and policies.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Three months of paid experience working with people who can communicate or be communicated with only through sign language. Any other combination of training and/or experience which demonstrates the applicant is likely to possess the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.

Graduation from high school or equivalent. One specialized course in sign language may be substituted for three months of paid experience working with people who can communicate or be communicated with only through sign language.

Applicants must meet the ESSA requirements in one of the following ways:

• Completed at least two years of study at an institution of higher education (48+ college units); or
• Obtained an Associate's or higher degree; or
• Demonstrate, through a formal State or local academic assessment, knowledge of, and the ability to assist in instructing, reading, writing, and mathematics. If you are attempting to satisfy the ESSA academic proficiency requirement, official college transcripts must be attached to the application to validate the degree awarded or completion of 48+ college units. If official transcripts are not attached to the application, you will be required to take and pass the academic proficiency assessment in addition to the job-specific examination for this position.

Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Applications for this position will be accepted online only during the specified recruitment period. Applicants will receive notifications electronically by email only.

Testing procedures will consist of written multiple-choice examinations. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be required to take the exam(s) and be notified via email of the scheduled date, time, and location. A valid picture identification is required prior to admittance.

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Job is generally performed in an indoor environment to support the instructional program. Exposure to temperature swings in climate-controlled and outdoor environments; exposure to various noises from classrooms, equipment/machines, students, employees, and the public.

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, squatting, reaching, and twisting at the waist; sitting for extended periods; hand/finger dexterity and fine manipulation for sign…