Paraeducator - Hearing Impaired; Sign Language
Job in
Oxnard, Ventura County, California, 93033, USA
Listing for:
Oxnard School District
Full Time, Part Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School
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Language/Bilingual
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly
USD
60000.00
80000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Para educator - Hearing Impaired (Sign Language)
Current Vacancy for Immediate Hire:
2 - Para educator Hearing Impaired (Sign Language) for 5.75 hours per day, 183 workdays per year.
Summary of Duties
Provides sign to voice and voice to sign interpreting of communications between students and teachers using American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE), or Signed Exact English (SEE) and Oral Interpreting in a variety of classroom and recreational settings; interpret lessons, educational information and all directives presented by the instructor.Integrates the hearing impaired student into the educational program of the classroom through the use of sign language, finger spelling, speech, reading, writing, gestures, pictures, and other methods.Provides instructional support to the hearing impaired students, as required.Assists students in developing communication skills such as sign language, speech reading, and English.Assists students by interpreting explanations of vocabulary and basic concepts from lessons and readings; takes notes as needed.Reverse interprets by orally responding for the student as needed.Assists the teacher in all communication needs, including the promotion of safety and the encouragement of acceptable behavior and maintenance of discipline.Observes and reports progress of students as required; observes and controls behavior of students according to approved procedures.Assists students by providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance.Confers, as needed, with teachers concerning programs and materials to meet the students’ needs.Assists the teacher in providing parents with skills to aid in communicating with their hearing impaired children in support of the classroom instructions.Provides support to the teacher by setting up work areas, displays and exhibits, operating various educational equipment as needed, and distributing and collecting papers and supplies.Assists hearing impaired students become self-reliant.Other Related Duties
May perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparation of instructional materials, scoring papers, recording grades, taking role and maintaining records and files.May travel to multiple classrooms/schools to work with students.May be required to attend meetings such as I.E.P. meetings and parent-teacher conferences regarding hearing impaired students in order to facilitate communication.Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.Please refer to the "Employment Standards" section of this bulletin to make sure you meet all requirements before applying.
Education and Training
The equivalent of graduation from high school and one of the following:
Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an institution of higher education; orAttainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher degree; orMeeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score in an examination administered by the Personnel Commission which demonstrates the knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing and mathematics.Experience
Six months of sign language interpreting experience working with students or school-age children in a school, health services, or other structured environment; experience working with special education students is desirable.
License or Certificate
- Possession of a valid California Driver's license may be required for some positions.
- Possession of a CPR and first aid certificate.
Special
Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations requires that as of July 1, 2009, all employees performing sign language interpretation in a K-12 educational setting must possess a valid certificate issued by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or equivalency as defined by the California Department of Education.
Equivalents to a valid RID certificate include valid certificates with a score of 4.0 or higher from the following organizations:
National Association of the Deaf (NAD)American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI)Educational Interpreter Performance Evaluation (EIPA)Educational Sign Skills Evaluation-Interpreter/Receptive (ESSE-I/R)This is a Dual Certification recruitment:
Candidates who attain a passing score on each examination part will be placed in rank order on an eligibility list after promotional credits are added to the composite test scores of promotional candidates. These examinations are open to permanent employees and the public.
Disability Accommodation
Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than three (3) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.
Equal Opportunity
The Board of Education is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in district programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful…
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