Paraeducator Special Ed, Deaf & Hard of Hearing - Haman (QSS #4534)

Santa Clara Unified School District; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Santa Clara Unified School District seeks a dedicated educational assistant to support deaf and hard of hearing students and other Special Education learners. You will assist in small-group and individual instruction, prepare learning materials, and provide clerical support as needed.

Experience with hearing devices and FM systems is valued, and you will help in implementing Individual Education Plans while fostering an inclusive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform 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 according to learning objectives; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support.

Responsibilities

• Tutor individual or small groups of deaf and hard of hearing students and other Special Education students as assigned; reinforce instruction as directed by the teacher.
• Monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist in the implementation of IEPs and behavior plans.
• Areas of specialization include troubleshooting hearing aids, cochlear devices, and FM systems; support students with hearing loss with instruction and device troubleshooting.

Skills

Hearing aid troubleshooting

Cochlear devices troubleshooting

FM systems troubleshooting

Student instruction support

Group instruction

Education

48 semester units or AA degree

Tools

Hearing devices

FM systems

Job description

Welcome to Santa Clara Unified School District! Thank you for your interest in Santa Clara Unified School District. Our employees work together to support students by providing an engaging and equitable education where each student reaches their full potential and is prepared for work and life. SCUSD’s core value embodies five elements that support our students:

• Excellence and Continuous Improvement
• Equity and Social Justice
• Student Voice and Empowerment
• Communication, Empathy, Respect
• Collaboration

We encourage you to model our mission and core values through your work in Santa Clara Unified School District. Santa Clara Unified School District serves over 15,000 TK-12 students, in addition to students in Preschool through Adult School. Neighborhoods in the Cities of Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, San Jose, and Cupertino comprise the District's 56 square-mile area. Santa Clara Unified prides itself on having teachers, classified employees, and administrators who are dedicated, experienced professionals who care about each student's well-being and academic preparation.

NONDISCRIMINATION STATEMENT: Santa Clara Unified School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression), mental or physical disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

The Title IX Coordinator is Dr. Jose V. Gonzalez, 1889 Lawrence Road, Santa Clara, CA 95051Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

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. Areas of Specialization: Skills and expertise in troubleshooting hearing aids, cochlear devices, and FM systems. Candidate will support students with hearing loss with instruction support and device trouble shooting. Qualifications: Candidate must meet the requirements of the Federal and State examinations by passing proficiency exams for reading, writing and instructional support. Qualifications or any combination equivalent to 48 semester units of college study or AA Degree or upon passing a qualifying written examination, and experience working with deaf and hard of hearing students in an organized setting.

The Santa Clara Unified School District celebrates diversity and is committed in all of its activities, policies, programs, and procedures to provide equal opportunity for all, and prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants, employees and students with disabilities.