Substitute Teacher, Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Total Communication Program

Job Summary

OCDE's Deaf and Hard of Hearing (D/HH) Total Communication Program serves deaf and hard-of-hearing students in grades 7-12. OCDE provides the educational staff for our middle and high school programs. Our classes are located on the campuses of Venado Middle School and University High School, both located in the city of Irvine.

This highly specialized staff must be able to utilize a total communication approach which employs conceptually accurate signed English as the primary signing system with the support of American Sign Language (ASL) and English-based sign systems. Our students are educated with their hearing classmates to the maximum extent, which is beneficial to the students.

Career and vocational education is an integral part of the program and is infused into the curriculum. Motivating students to develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to realize their fullest potential is one of the most important aspects of the program. OCDE's Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Total Communication Program is currently recruiting for Substitute Teachers for the school year.

This position provides instruction in secondary mathematics, reading, language development, and/or content areas (i.e., social studies, math, and science). Teachers in our program use sign language, finger spelling, and total communication skills in instruction and communication with D/HH students and staff.

Requirements

/ Qualifications 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:

• Successful completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstration of 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.
• Deaf and Hard of Hearing credential desired Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:
• A Bachelor's degree and satisfying the basic skills requirement are required for the Emergency 30-Day Substitute Teaching Permit.
• Long term assignments require a California teaching credential authorizing service in the appropriate specialty area. The basic skills requirement can be met through one of the options listed on Basic Skills Requirement Form CL-667 on the Commission on Teacher Credentialing website www.ctc.ca.gov. Long-term assignments require a valid California teaching credential. 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. Please elaborate on your experience and training in educational settings with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students participating in Special Education Programs. Comments and Other Information 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