Substitute Paraeducator, DHH Communication Program

Substitute Para educator

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.

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;
• An Associate's of Arts degree;
• Satisfactory completion of an approved para educator test;
• 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.

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