Teacher Assistant, Deaf Education

Placer County Office of Education • Loomis, CA

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About The Position

A Teacher Assistant - Deaf Education is responsible to the County Superintendent and works under the direct supervision of the designated manager(s). Provides support to assist teacher(s) or other certificated employee(s) in implementing the instructional program for students whose primary disability is deaf or hard of hearing. Welcome to Placer County Office of Education! Thank you for your interest in joining our PCOE family! We offer an incredible range of job opportunities, supporting programs and services to support the 16 school districts located throughout Placer County, in addition to the programs we run through our office. The vision of the Placer County Superintendent of Schools and the Placer County Board of Education is to provide exemplary leadership and service to schools, students, parents and the community as we work together to provide a globally competitive, comprehensive, rigorous and relevant education to all students (including Special Education and At-Risk). Placer County Office of Education is an educational leader and a valuable and respected resource in fiscal practices, educational programs, and student services. We achieve this by developing and implementing innovative educational and administrative programs to advance regional priorities, and we foster collaborative partnerships among educational agencies and community-based organizations to promote a prosperous region. We are seeking talented individuals (both Classified and Certificated staff) that want to join a team that works hard, has opportunities for career growth, and believes in providing a workplace and a cause that people are proud to be a part of. Placer County is also an excellent choice to live, and was recently ranked #1 in quality of life in California.

Requirements

• Must currently possess or must obtain CPR/First Aid Certification within 30 days of employment.
• If hired, must provide proof of a valid California Driver's License
• Applicants may be tested.
• Testing: Screening of utilization of signing skills
• Pursuant to current Ed. Code 45330, this position requires one of the following to qualify for the position: 1.Completion of 60 Semester Units (2 years of study) at an institution of higher education 2.Possession of an Associate's Degree or Higher 3.Passing of a local assessment in Reading/Writing and Mathematics (which will be conducted on the day of the interview) a.Math knowledge will consist of basic fractions, percentages, word problems, etc.. (equal to that of a high school student requirement) b.Reading/Writing will consist of comprehension, proper language, etc (equal to that of a high school student requirement)
• Letter of Introduction (Cover Letter)
• Proof of HS Graduation (Diploma or equivalent)
• Resume

Responsibilities

• Provides support to assist teacher(s) or other certificated employee(s) in implementing the instructional program for students whose primary disability is deaf or hard of hearing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree