What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Sign Language position at Manhattan Beach Unified School District?
Instructional Assistant - Sign Language at Manhattan Beach Unified School District
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6/27/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
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The Governing Board is determined to provide a safe, positive environment where all district employees are assured of full and equal employment access and opportunities, protection from harassment and intimidation, and freedom from any fear of reprisal or retribution for asserting their employment rights in accordance with law. For purposes of this policy, employees include job applicants, interns, volunteers, and persons who contracted with the district to provide services, as applicable. No district employee shall be discriminated against or harassed by any coworker, supervisor, manager, or other person with whom the employee comes in contact in the course of employment, on the basis of the employee's actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, religious creed, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The Division of Human Resources provides excellence in human resource leadership in support of the academic mission and our customers, the Manhattan Beach Community. We succeed by earning the satisfaction of our customers, the respect and trust of those who govern us, support us and do business with us; and the pride of our employees.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Assist a classroom teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in general education and special education classroom environment using total communication (i.e. sign language); assist in the presentation and preparation of learning materials, lessons plans, instructional exercises in classroom and resource room environments; assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP); perform clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Experience: PreK-12 school experience is preferred. Three months of paid or volunteer experience working with people who can communicate or be communicated with only through sign language. One specialized course in sign language may be substituted for three months of paid or volunteer experience working with people who can communicate or be communicated with only through sign language. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. License(s), certifications or other requirements: • Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Applications accepted on EdJOIN only. An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted. SELECTION PROCEDURES The Selection Process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with MBUSD, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment. For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Screening for the most qualified candidates includes Training and Experience Evaluation, Reference Checks, Written Test and/or a Performance Test, and an Oral Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. HOW WILL YOU HEAR FROM US: All correspondence and notification regarding this recruitment will be to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner. IMPORTANT DATES: Written Examination TBD Oral Interview TBD Final Interview will be held after Eligibility List approval All dates listed above are subject to change. All qualified candidates will be notified of the date change via email. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIST: This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All Eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES Experience: PreK-12 school experience is preferred. Three months of paid or volunteer experience working with people who can communicate or be communicated with only through sign language. One specialized course in sign language may be substituted for three months of paid or volunteer experience working with people who can communicate or be communicated with only through sign language. Education: High school diploma or equivalent. License(s), certifications or other requirements: • Valid California Class C Driver’s License.
Applications accepted on EdJOIN only. An automated confirmation email will be sent once the application is submitted. SELECTION PROCEDURES The Selection Process is open to all qualified applicants. To be considered for an employment opportunity with MBUSD, it is necessary for you to complete an official District Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. The application is part of the selection process and is part of your total evaluation of acceptability for employment. For those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications, the selection process will consist of any one or more of the following: Screening for the most qualified candidates includes Training and Experience Evaluation, Reference Checks, Written Test and/or a Performance Test, and an Oral Interview. Additional information pertaining to the exam process will be emailed to those candidates who meet the minimum qualifications. HOW WILL YOU HEAR FROM US: All correspondence and notification regarding this recruitment will be to the email address you provide. It is your responsibility to review, follow instructions, and respond to information in a timely manner. IMPORTANT DATES: Written Examination TBD Oral Interview TBD Final Interview will be held after Eligibility List approval All dates listed above are subject to change. All qualified candidates will be notified of the date change via email. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIST: This examination process shall be open to all qualified applicants and shall result in one integrated eligibility list. All Eligibility lists shall be established in accordance with Personnel Commission rules and shall be established for a period of one year or until there are fewer than three ranks of eligible candidates who are available.
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Reference
- Resume
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