Paraeducator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Total Communication Program

Orange County Dept. of Education • Costa Mesa, CA

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About The Position

The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) serves some of Orange County's most vulnerable student populations and provides support and mandated fiscal oversight to 28 school districts serving more than 600 schools and approximately 475,000 students. In addition to providing direct instruction to students through its own alternative and special education programs, OCDE administers an array of programs and services that are critical to the operations of local school districts and community colleges, facilitating professional development, legal guidance, payroll, career and technical education support, high-speed internet access, Local Control and Accountability Plan assistance and approval, resources for families, and student enrichment. OCDE's vision is that "Orange County students will lead the nation in college and career readiness and success." Department staff are working to achieve this goal in collaboration with educators at all levels of student development, from early childhood through higher education, and in partnership with families, businesses and community organizations.

Requirements

• Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; or, an Associate of Arts degree; or, satisfactory completion of an approved paraeducator test.
• One year of experience working with deaf and hard-of-hearing (DHH) children in an organized setting.
• Must be fluent in ASL.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Benefits

• Generous, comprehensive, tax-free insurance benefits options to full-time members of the staff.
• Options for fully paid medical and dental insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Vision care and life insurance for employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: Associate degree