What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Total Communication Program position at Orange County Department of Education?
Paraeducator, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Total Communication Program at Orange County Department of Education
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$26.40 - $33.82 Per Hour
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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.
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) provides access to quality education in a regional setting for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) students, grade six through twelve. We are currently recruiting for a Paraeducator to serve in our D/HH Total Communication Program. This position will be responsible for providing some one-on-one instruction on various subjects to D/HH students, under the guidance and direction of a D/HH classroom teacher. Paraeducators in our program use sign language, finger spelling, and total communication skills in instruction and communication with D/HH students and may provide interpretation or translation services in non-academic classes and extracurricular activities. OCDE's D/HH Program is located within the Irvine Unified School District at Venado Middle School and University High School. This position works within the division of Special Education and may assist students with autism, medical, emotional/behavioral challenges, or other special needs. Paraeducators for the D/HH Total Communication Program work 6.25 hours per day, Monday through Friday, with program closures during school holidays and summer months.
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Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines: • 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 • Bilingual in Spanish preferred Licenses and Special Requirements: • OCDE in-service or other training and certifications as required to meet the needs of assigned student(s). • Obtain valid CPR and First Aid certifications within six months of employment. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please elaborate on your experience working with individuals with autism.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education, Experience, and Training Guidelines: • 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 • Bilingual in Spanish preferred Licenses and Special Requirements: • OCDE in-service or other training and certifications as required to meet the needs of assigned student(s). • Obtain valid CPR and First Aid certifications within six months of employment. There are supplemental questions in the application. Please note that the EdJoin system will time-out after a 20-minute period of perceived inactivity. To assist you in the preparation of your application, the supplemental questions are listed here. Your responses should be thoughtful and thorough, and within the limit of 5,000 characters or less. We recommend that you prepare your responses in advance of beginning the application. 1. Please elaborate on your experience working with individuals with autism.
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Salary : $26 - $34