Instructional Aide for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing - Signing
About The Position
The Instructional Aide for Students Who Are Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing - Signing assists students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing by presenting educational materials and exercises related to classroom instruction, using sign language or oral communication methods. The position supports students’ language development, academic learning, communication access, and participation in formal and informal learning environments. The aide works at assigned school sites, typically on a C Basis Calendar and 30 hours per week, depending on school site needs. The position receives general supervision from a site administrator or designee and general and technical supervision from a certificated specialist. It does not exercise supervision. The Deaf Education Program serves students ages 3–22 with documented hearing differences that may affect language, communication, and curriculum access, and values diverse languages, communication supports, and educational approaches.
Requirements
- High-school diploma or equivalent, plus one of the following: 48 semester units or 72 quarter units from a recognized college or university; an associate or higher degree from a recognized college or university; or a passing score on the District Proficiency Test and the Instructional Assistant Test.
- One year of experience as an interpreter, instructional aide, or special education assistant in an education program for students who are deaf and hard-of-hearing. Eight semester units from a recognized college or university in deaf studies, including coursework in audiology, speech and language, sign language interpretation, and/or transliteration, may substitute for the required experience.
- Proficiency in sign language or oral interpretation, as appropriate to the class.
- Obtain a Red Cross First Aid Certificate within 60 days after appointment and keep it current.
Nice To Haves
- Foundational knowledge of core subjects such as English, math, history, and science.
- Knowledge of adaptive devices and resources such as hearing aids, captioning services, and audio-visual equipment used in instructional settings.
- Understanding of the personal, academic, and social needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing students, with the ability to foster an inclusive and empowering learning environment.
- Patience, empathy, dedication to student achievement and inclusion, and ability to tailor instructional methods to individual student language needs and preferences.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with limited language abilities in developing communication skills, including sign language, speech reading, and English.
- Assist a teacher or other certificated employee by presenting educational materials and exercises related to classroom instruction.
- Help remove academic, linguistic, and social-emotional achievement barriers by repeating, rephrasing, adapting material to students’ preferred communication modalities, or using supporting materials.
- Tutor students in academic, vocational, and related subjects.
- Assist and instruct students in the use of books, materials, equipment, and adaptive devices.
- Assist in adapting training aids and classroom equipment for student use.
- Operate audio-visual equipment and use other materials and methods to present educational material to students.
Benefits
- District-paid premiums for a choice of medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents.
- Life insurance plans.
- Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation, increasing to three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
- Up to 13 paid holidays. Benefits and paid time off are adjusted for positions offered on a 10- or 11-month basis.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
