Paraeducator-Translator; Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing

Under the general supervision of a certificated administrator and 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 act as a paraprofessional assistant to a teacher in performing assigned tasks.

• Use total communication skills (e.g. sign language) continuously while performing tasks;
• Under direction of a teacher, provide individualized instruction by matching instruction to the needs of each pupil; work with the 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 individual and groups in the mainstream environment; help pupil learn to be aware of their personal appearance and how to take care of personal needs; help pupils to be self‑reliant;
• Assist teachers in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe and pleasant classroom and learning environment;
• Assist teacher in implementing the division course of study through individual and group instruction;
• Confer on a regular basis with teacher in regard to activities, instructional goal 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 pupil's Individualized Education Program (IEP);
• Under the direction of the school administrator and the procedure observed by certified school staff member, assist pupils with taking medication; may administer first aid;
• Assist with supervision of classroom, outdoor playground and field trip activities to direct pupils into 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 in‑service and staff meetings as required;
• Perform routine clerical tasks; operate computer technology and office equipment for classroom related assignments;
• Maintain confidentiality of pupils records in accordance with legal requirements and policies;
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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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 GED. 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.

This position requires applicants to meet the academic proficiency requirements in ONE of the following ways:

• Completed two years or more of college units (48+ units); OR
• Received an AA degree or higher; OR
• Successfully complete our academic proficiency exam which requires knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics.

If you are attempting to satisfy the 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.

This position works seven (7) hours/day, and observes the student calendar.

The examination may consist of a qualifying multiple‑choice examination, skills performance…