Signing Instructional Aide for Deaf & Hard-of-Hearing

Los Angeles Unified School District; California; On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking an Instructional Aide for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing – Signing. The role involves presenting educational materials and exercises related to classroom instruction to deaf and hard-of-hearing students, under supervision.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in sign language, have foundational knowledge of core subjects, and be familiar with adaptive devices and AV equipment to foster an inclusive learning environment within a school

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent required.
• 48 semester units (72 quarter) or an associate or higher degree.
• Passing score on the District Proficiency Test and the Instructional Assistant Test.

Responsibilities

• Present educational materials and exercises related to classroom instruction using sign language or oral communication.
• Assist students with developing communication skills in sign language, speech reading and English.
• Support teachers by presenting materials and removing barriers to learning.
• Tutor in academic, vocational, and related subjects.
• Assist and instruct students in the use of books, materials, equipment and adaptive devices.
• Adapt training aids and equipment for use by students.
• Operate audio-visual equipment and use other materials to present educational material.

Skills

Sign language

Communication

Education support

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree or 48 semester / 72 quarter units

District Proficiency & Instructional Assistant tests

Tools

AV equipment

Hearing aids

Captioning services

Job description

Los Angeles Unified School District is seeking an Instructional Aide for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing – Signing. The role involves presenting educational materials and exercises related to classroom instruction to deaf and hard-of-hearing students, under supervision.

The ideal candidate will be proficient in sign language, have foundational knowledge of core subjects, and be familiar with adaptive devices and AV equipment to foster an inclusive learning environment within a school