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Substitute Paraeducator, D/HH Total Communication Program

Orange County Department of Education
Costa Mesa, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/6/2026

Substitute Paraeducator, D/HH Total Communication Program at Orange County Department of Education

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Application Deadline

Continuous

Date Posted
6/6/2025
Contact
Chris Keithly
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$23.50 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
2025/2026 School Year
Employment Type
Part Time

About the Employer

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) is currently recruiting Substitute Paraeducators for our Regional Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (D/HH) Total Communication Program for the school year. This position provides instruction on various subjects to DHH students, under the guidance and direction of a DHH 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/translation services in non-academic classes and extracurricular activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; or • An Associate's of Arts degree; or, • Satisfactory completion of an approved paraeducator test; or, • Demonstration of a rigorous standard of quality through a state of local assessment including knowledge of and the ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics. 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 and training in educational settings with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students participating in Special Education Programs.

Requirements / Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: • Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; or • An Associate's of Arts degree; or, • Satisfactory completion of an approved paraeducator test; or, • Demonstration of a rigorous standard of quality through a state of local assessment including knowledge of and the ability to assist in instruction in reading, writing, and mathematics. 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 and training in educational settings with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students participating in Special Education Programs.

Comments and Other Information

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA

Comments and Other Information


Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Before receiving authorization to work in this position, the individual selected will be required to provide a current negative TB authorization, within the last 60 days, and submit fingerprints for the purpose of conducting a confidential background investigation and record check. The tests are arranged and paid for by OCDE. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires employers to verify the employability of all new employees. Before the Department will finalize an offer of employment, the candidate selected will be required to show original documents which establish both the individual’s identity and employment authorization. The candidate must also sign a statement under penalty of perjury regarding his/her employability. We reserve the right to reopen, readvertise, or delay filling this position. AA/EOE/ADA
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