Paraeducator-Sign Language - 3 hrs/day (Vineland/PC#254175)

Twin Rivers Unified School District; Rio Linda (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Twin Rivers Unified School District is seeking a paraeducator for sign language to support Vineland students. This 3-hour/day, 5 days/week position assists teachers with sign language interpretation and supervises students within the classroom setting. Salary is listed per hour with 9 annual steps, and placement depends on related experience.

Benefits and qualifications per district policy apply. This role is based in Vineland and requires completion of a sign language interpreter training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of a sign language interpreter training program.
• Experience working with students in a classroom or similar setting.
• Successful completion of a rigorous competency exam validating district and state required competency.

Responsibilities

• Assist teachers in providing basic sign language interpretation/translation of curriculum.
• Supervise assigned children in a classroom setting.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Classroom support

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Sign language interpreter training program

Job description

Paraeducator‑Sign Language - 3 hrs/day (Vineland/PC#254175)

Position Summary

Assists one or more teachers in providing basic sign language interpretation/translation of curriculum and supervision of assigned children in a classroom setting.

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Work Year

182 work days/year

Employee Type

Full-Time

Salary

$25.06 - $33.15 per hour in 9 annual steps. Salary placement is based on relevant experience.

Location

Vineland

Hours

3 hours/day; 5 days/week

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Employee Life Insurance available for employees who work 4+ hours per day (Full district contribution for 6+ hours/day; 50% contribution for 4-5.99 hours/day).

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to: a high school diploma or GED, experience working with students in a classroom or equivalent environment, and successful completion of a rigorous competency exam validating district and state required competency. The position also requires successful completion of a sign language interpreter training program and experience interpreting in one or more sign systems/languages.

Licenses and Certifications

May require a valid driver’s license. An approved competency exam and a sign language interpreter training program.

Documents

• Certification - an approved competency exam and a sign language interpreter training program
• NCLB Compliance (48 college units (semester) or pass the Paraeducator Proficiency Exam)
• Proof of HS Graduation - High School Diploma, High School Transcripts or Equivalent (ex: GED)
• Resume (Provide clear evidence of required experience)

Important Comments

Twin Rivers Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying, you should immediately contact the school site principal, and/or Associate Superintendent HR, Wesley Marshall, at 916-566-1600 ext. 32114. A copy of TRUSD uniform complaint or TRUSD non-discrimination policy are available upon request.

I understand that any omission or falsely answered statement made by me on this application, or any supplement to it will be sufficient grounds for failure to employ or for my discharge should I become employed with the school district.