Paraeducator - Deaf & Hard of Hearing; Sign Language

Current Vacancies for Immediate Hire:2 - Para educator Hearing Impaired (Sign Language) for 5.75 hours per day, 183 workdays per year Bridge Communication. Inspire Learning. Make a Difference!

Are you passionate about supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students? Do you have strong sign language interpreting skills and enjoy helping children communicate, learn, and succeed?

Oxnard School District is seeking a dedicated Para educator – Deaf & Hard of Hearing (Sign Language) to join our Special Education team!

In this rewarding role, you'll work alongside teachers to facilitate communication, reinforce classroom instruction, and help students participate fully in their educational environment.

What You'll Do Facilitate Communication

• Provide sign-to-voice and voice-to-sign interpreting using American Sign Language (ASL), Pidgin Signed English (PSE), or Signed Exact English (SEE), as appropriate.
• Interpret classroom lessons, instructions, and educational information.
• Support communication between Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, teachers, and classmates.

Support Student Learning

• Reinforce classroom instruction and explain vocabulary and educational concepts.
• Help students develop sign language, speech-reading, and English communication skills.
• Encourage student independence, confidence, and participation.

Collaborate & Provide Classroom Support

• Assist teachers with instructional materials and classroom activities.
• Observe student progress and provide positive behavioral support.
• Facilitate communication during IEP meetings and parent-teacher conferences as assigned.

Education (Title I Requirement)

Consistent with the Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA), formerly the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, paraprofessionals working in a program supported with Title I funds must meet the following requirements

Completion of at least two years of study (48 semester units or 60 quarter units) at an accredited institution of higher education; or

Attainment of an Associate of Arts degree or higher

Meeting a rigorous standard of quality by receiving a passing score on an examination administered by the Personnel Commission, demonstrating 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.

Licenses and Certificates

• Possession of a valid CPR and First Aid certificate
• A valid California Driver’s License may be required for some positions

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 an equivalent certification as defined by the California Department of Education.

Equivalent certifications include valid certificates with a score of 4.0 or higher from one of the following organizations:

• National Association of the Deaf (NAD)
• American Consortium of Certified Interpreters (ACCI)
• Educational Interpreter Performance Assessment (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.

Why Join Oxnard School District?

• Make a meaningful difference in students' educational experiences.
• Use your interpreting skills to…