What are the responsibilities and job description for the Substitute Paraeducator, D/HH Total Communication Program position at Orange County Department of Education?
Substitute Paraeducator, D/HH Total Communication Program at Orange County Department of Education
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$23.50 Per Hour
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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.
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