Paraeducator - Oral DHH

Job Summary

OCDE's Special Education program operates year-round and is designed to provide functional instruction for students between the ages of 3 years and 22 years who have been identified as needing intensive educational services. It is the goal of our program and services to emphasize the teaching of skills that are functional and critical to the needs of our students.

Whenever possible, interaction with non-disabled peers is promoted. We emphasize communication, vocational training, and functional academic skills with a behavior management emphasis. We are looking for an enthusiastic and diligent individual to serve in our Oral Deaf and Hard of Hearing This program utilizes an auditory-oral approach servicing students in preschool to 6th grade.

Program. Communication is taught through the development of listening skills, expressive and receptive language skills and the development of oral speech. Students are instructed in a special day class on a general education campus. Some students also participate with general education peers in a mainstream setting for a portion of the day.

Requirements

/ Qualifications Education and Experience: A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above is one (1) year of experience working with deaf and hard of hearing children in an organized setting and one of the following; or an equivalent combination of training and experience:

• Completion of at least two years of study at a college or university; OR,
• An Associate of Arts degree; OR,
• Satisfactory completion of an approved paraeducator test; OR,
• Demonstration of a rigorous standard of quality through a state or 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 Ed. Join 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. Describe how you support communication development for students with limited expressive language.
2. How do you respond in situations where a student becomes dysregulated during instruction or transition? Answering supplemental questions give applicants the opportunity to expand on relevant background and helps us better screen applicant qualifications for the position. Incomplete applications, including omission to supplemental questions, could possibly result in not being considered further in the recruitment process for this position. Notice to Applicants: If you require accommodation in the application process, please inform us. Comments and Other Information Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed online application. Once you have submitted your application, you cannot go back and make changes. If you need to make changes, you will need to withdraw your application and resubmit prior to the deadline. For any further questions in regards to the position or recruitment process, please contact our office at: (714) 966-4919 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