Instructional Assistant, Sign Language - Special Education/Student Programs and Services (25-7380, 26-9389, 26-9523) Perris

Riverside County Office of Education•Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The job of Instructional Assistant, Sign Language is done for the purpose(s) of assisting a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely, physically or visually handicapped students in a classroom who use American Sign Language as their primary language; monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance and assist students in developing various self-help, social and community skills.

Requirements

Six months of experience providing sign language interpreting for hearing impaired individuals
High school diploma or equivalent
A complete application must meet the criteria listed below and must have the following documentation attached to your online EdJoin application prior to the position closing date/time: Copy of Transcript (Optional: In order to bypass testing, a copy of legible transcripts must be attached to your application showing successful passing of 48 or more eligible semester units from an accredited college/university. (Must attach transcripts showing grades earned - Diploma copies will not be accepted))
Letter of Introduction (Letter must be specific to the position for which you are applying)
Two (2) Letters of Recommendation are required and must be signed by the author. The signature block must include the author’s name and title/relationship to the applicant. Letters must be dated within the last 2 years prior to the recruitment closing date. Letters without author’s signature, name and title/relationship to the applicant and letters without a date or dated more than 2 years prior to the recruitment closing date will not be accepted. One letter from a supervisor is preferred
Resume (Employment information on Resume must be current and consistent with the employment information on the EdJoin application/Record of Work Experience)
Valid CA Driver's License (if required)
Proof of immunizations and/or exemptions as required by state regulations (including but not limited to measles, pertussis, and influenza) (if required)
Proof of required education
TB clearance
Fingerprint clearance
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination may be required as per Public Health Order
Proof of U.S. citizenship or legal U.S. residence if hired
Minimum age limit is (a) 18 or (b) 16 with either a work permit, high school diploma, or High School Certificate of Proficiency

Nice To Haves

Experience in a school setting is preferred

Responsibilities

Assisting a certificated teacher in providing instruction to individual or small groups of severely, physically or visually handicapped students in a classroom who use American Sign Language as their primary language
Monitor and report student progress regarding behavior and performance
Assist students in developing various self-help, social and community skills