Paraeducator – Hearing Impaired (Oral Speech)

Oxnard School District; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Oxnard School District in Oxnard, CA is seeking a Paraeducator Hearing Impaired (Oral Speech) to support hearing impaired students in an oral speech program and assist in the classroom.

Under the direction of the Manager of Special Education, you will help facilitate communication, reinforce lessons, monitor behavior, and coordinate with teachers and parents as needed.

Qualifications

• Education and Training: High school diploma or equivalent; one of the following: two years of college (48/60 units); associate degree or higher; or passing score on exam demonstrating reading, writing and math abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist hearing impaired students in an oral speech program and in the classroom.
• Facilitate communication between deaf or hard of hearing students and hearing persons.
• Provide instructional support and help explain vocabulary and concepts as needed.
• Support teachers by setting up materials and assisting with classroom activities.
• Assist with documenting progress and communicating with parents and staff.

Skills

Communication support

Classroom assistance

Student supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree option

Job description

Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:

1 - Paraeducator Hearing Impaired (Oral Speech) for 5.75 hours per day, 183 workdays per year

Summary Of Duties
Under the general direction of the Manager of Special Education, acts as an aide for hearing impaired students 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.

Examples of Duties

• Facilitates communication between hearing impaired students, teachers, and other students in the classroom and during recreational activities;


• Integrates the hearing impaired student into the educational program of the classroom through the use of speech, reading, writing, gestures, pictures, and other methods;


• Provides instructional support to the hearing impaired students, as required;


• Assists students by explaining vocabulary and basic concepts from lessons and readings; takes notes 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 Duties

• May perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring papers, recording grades, taking role and maintaining records and files;


• May assist non- and limited English speaking students with language development skills;


• May travel to multiple classrooms/schools to work with students;


• 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. Applications for employment are accepted online only.

Employment Standards

Experience And Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education and Training: Consistent with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015, No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and other related legislation, paraprofessionals working in a program supported with Title I funds must meet the following standards:
The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following:

• Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; Or


• Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree; Or


• Meeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.

Experience: Two years of experience working with hearing impaired students or children in a school, health services, or other instructional environment.

License or Certificate

• Possession of, a valid California Driver's license may be required for some positions.


• Possession of, a CPR and first aid certificate.

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.

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, Acting Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, 1051 South A Street, Oxnard, CA 93030, [phone], [e-mail]

No benefits assigned

Testing and Interview Dates Notice: Please note and save the following dates for testing and interviews. All communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method. Notice of application status - August 20 NCLB Exam (if needed) - August 26 Qualifications Appraisal Interview - TBD

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1) I have reviewed the job description and understand the duties and requirements of the position. 2) I meet the minimum qualifications for the position and have accurately listed my education, experience, licenses, certifications, and any other required qualifications in my application, including any required proof of education. 3) I have completed all sections of the application and answered all questions completely and accurately. 4) I understand that all information provided in my application is subject to verification. Any false statements, omissions, misrepresentations, or other deceptive information may result in disqualification from the recruitment process or dismissal from employment if discovered after hire.

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