Instructional Assistant Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Listed on 2026-01-27
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Child Development/Support
Instructional Assistant Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Palo Alto Unified School District
Final date to receive applications:
Until Filled
Date Posted: 12/18/2025
Contact:
Betty Munoz
Number of Openings: 2
Salary:
Range 29 - $33.34 - $42.53 Per Hour
Length of Work Year: 10 Months / 6-6.5 Hours per day
Employment Type:
Part Time
Location:
Palo Alto Unified School District
Department:
Special Education
Benefits: 75% - 81% on the Prorated Cost Table for Part-Time Employees
Job SummaryJob Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties pertaining to the care and instruction of deaf and hard of hearing and other Special Education students as assigned; assist in instructing students individually or in small groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support; enhance student understanding and learning activities utilizing visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile instructional techniques.
Tutor individual or small groups of deaf and hard of hearing students and other Special Education students as assigned according to prescribed learning objectives, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans and behavior management plans.
- This Class must meet the requirements of the Federal and State examinations by passing proficiency exams for both sign language and for reading, writing and instructional support.
- Qualifications or any combination equivalent to 48 semester units of college study or an AA Degree or upon passing a qualifying written examination, and experience working with deaf and hard of hearing students in an organized setting.
- Incumbents assigned to this position are required to communicate fluently in sign language.
Essential responsibilities include skills and expertise in using basic sign language; skills and expertise in troubleshooting hearing aids, cochlear devices, and FM systems; providing classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting papers, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; present instructional materials; assist students in completing and comprehending classroom assignments, and homework.
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