Instructional Tutor - Deaf and Hard of Hearing; DHH

JOB SUMMARY

Tutors aurally handicapped students on a one-to-one or small-group basis to remedy academic deficiencies to meet goals and objectives of Individual Education Plans; and to assist in the maintenance and updating of student records and files.

Receives technical/functional supervision from an SDC teacher or other qualified certificated staff. Exercises no supervision.

• Assists in administering diagnostic and achievement tests to pupils.
• Participates in conferences to establish Individual Educational Plans for identified students.
• Compiles instructional materials to help meet the goals and objectives of Individual Education Plans.
• Communicates with teachers and resource specialists regarding students' progress and needs.
• Develops tutoring schedules and interpreting services consistent with the daily school schedules and special activities.
• Maintains a log and daily records of student attendance, attitude, health, performance and progress.
• Explains the purpose and goals of the tutorial program to teachers.
• Attends and participates in professional development sessions.
• Assists with student toileting.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Using Signing Exact English and/or American Sign Language. Experience tutoring persons with disabilities.

• High school graduation or the equivalent.
• Completion of at least 48 semester units (or 72 quarter units) at the college level,
  -OR-
• Possession of an Associate's or higher level degree,
  -OR-
• Pass assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics reading, writing, and mathematics readiness.

An appropriate, valid California driver's license.

Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full-time and part-time employees.

This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 36A. Most positions in this class work 6hours/9months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

• Training and Experience Evaluation. WEIGHT: 100%
• Performance Examination. WEIGHT:
  Pass/Fail
• Assessment Examination. WEIGHT:
  Pass/Fail. This requirement can be met by one of the following:
  Completion of at least 48 semester units or (72 quarter units) at the college level,
  -OR
  - Possession of an Associate’s or higher-level degree,
  -OR- pass the Assessment Examination.
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

The Person nel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the Affimative Action Office at  as soon as possible.

Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the “Work Experience” section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Closing Date:
Continuous-subject to close any time.