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Instructional Assistant Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Palo Alto Unified School District
Palo Alto, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 11/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/21/2025
Instructional Assistant Special Education - Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Palo Alto Unified School District

Application Deadline

Until Filled

Date Posted

6/13/2025

Contact

Betty Munoz

Number of Openings

2

Salary

Pay Range

Range 29 - $33.34 - $42.53 Per Hour

Length of Work Year

10 Months / 6-6.5 Hours per day

Employment Type

Part Time

Location

Palo Alto Unified School District

Department

Special Education

Benefits

75% - 81% on the Prorated Cost Table for Part-Time Employees

Job Summary

Job Summary

  • This Class must meet the requirements of the Federal and State examinations by passing proficiency exams for both sign language and for reading, writing and instructional support.
  • Qualifications or any combination equivalent to 48 semester units of college study or an AA Degree or upon passing a qualifying written examination, and experience working with deaf and hard of hearing students in an organized setting.
  • Incumbents assigned to this position are required to communicate fluently in sign language. OVERVIEW: Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties pertaining to the care and instruction of deaf and hard of hearing and other Special Education students as assigned; assist in instructing students individually or in small groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support; enhance student understanding and learning activities utilizing visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile instructional techniques. Tutor individual or small groups of deaf and hard of hearing students and other Special Education students as assigned according to prescribed learning objectives, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans and behavior management plans. ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: ? Skills and expertise in using and being able to use basic sign language. ? Skills and expertise in troubleshooting hearing aids, cochlear devices, and FM systems. ? Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; present instructional materials. ? Assist students in completing and comprehending classroom assignments, homework

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