Paraeducator-Translator (Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing)

Palmdale School District•Palmdale, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a certificated administrator and direction of a teacher, this role uses total communication, such as sign language, to instruct pupils individually or in groups according to prescribed learning objectives. The position also acts as a paraprofessional assistant to a teacher in performing assigned tasks. This is a continuous recruitment and examination process that may close at any time with little or no notice.

Requirements

Three months of paid experience working with people who can communicate or be communicated with only through sign language.
Graduation from high school or GED.
Meet academic proficiency requirements by one of the following: Completed two years or more of college units (48+ units); OR Received an AA degree or higher; OR Successfully complete our academic proficiency exam which requires knowledge of reading, writing and mathematics.
If attempting to satisfy the academic proficiency requirement, official college transcripts must be attached to the application to validate the degree awarded or completion of 48+ college units.
If official transcripts are not attached to the application, you will be required to take and pass the academic proficiency assessment in addition to the job-specific examination for this position.
Proof of Education: Completed high school or college-level coursework at an institution in a country other than the United States must provide a Foreign Equivalency Certification to satisfy the education requirement for the position.
Valid picture identification is required prior to admittance to the examination.

Nice To Haves

One specialized course in sign language may be substituted for three months of paid experience working with people who can communicate or be communicated with only through sign language.

Responsibilities

Use total communication skills (e.g. sign language) continuously while performing tasks.
Provide individualized instruction by matching instruction to the needs of each pupil under the direction of a teacher.
Work with pupils individually or in small groups to tutor, reinforce, or follow up on learning activities.
Translate oral or written English into total communication skills (e.g. sign language).
Help pupils relate to individuals and groups in the mainstream environment.
Help pupils learn to be aware of their personal appearance and how to take care of personal needs.
Help pupils to be self-reliant.
Assist teachers in establishing and maintaining a clean, safe, and pleasant classroom and learning environment.
Assist teacher in implementing the division course of study through individual and group instruction.
Confer on a regular basis with the teacher regarding activities, instructional goals and objectives, student progress, and pertinent health or behavior problems.
May participate as a member to help develop and implement individual or site crisis management plans.
Assist teachers with the modification and maintenance of appropriate standards of behavior for pupils.
Assist teachers with implementation of pupil's Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Assist pupils with taking medication under the direction of the school administrator and according to procedures observed by certified school staff.
May administer first aid.
Assist with supervision of classroom, outdoor playground, and field trip activities to direct pupils into safe activities and relationships.
Assist pupils in learning oral speech patterns by helping them produce sounds, words, and sentences.
Assist teachers with classroom activities for pupils.
Attend inservice and staff meetings as required.
Perform routine clerical tasks.
Operate computer technology and office equipment for classroom-related assignments.
Maintain confidentiality of pupils' records in accordance with legal requirements and policies.
Perform related duties as assigned.