ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Tutor individual or small groups of deaf and hard of hearing students and other Special Education students as assigned according to prescribed learning objectives, reinforcing instruction as directed by the teacher; monitor and oversee student drills, practices and assignments in various subjects; assist in the implementation of Individual Education Plans and behavior management plans.
Provide classroom support to the teacher by setting up work areas and displays and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials; confer with teachers concerning lesson plans and materials to meet student needs; present instructional materials.
Assist students in completing and comprehending classroom assignments, homework and projects; guide and reinforce student understanding of classroom rules and procedures; assist students by answering questions, providing proper examples, emotional support, friendly attitude and general guidance; assist students with identifying and learning numbers, letters, shapes and colors.
Provide guidance for students in various areas including academic learning, vocational, social and leisure skills, physical development and fitness, and personal hygiene.
Assist and guide students to, on, off, and from the bus; assist students to negotiate the school campus including traveling from class to class.
Perform a variety of clerical duties such as preparing instructional materials, duplicating materials, preparing lists and other documents, processing forms and applications, taking roll and maintaining records and files; compile information and materials and prepare reports as requested.
Observe, control, and modify behavior of students in the classroom and during outdoor activities according to approved procedures; report progress regarding student performance and behavior.
Operate a variety of office and classroom equipment including a copier, laminator, computer and assigned software.
Operate audiovisual equipment and hearing aids as necessary.
Provide for the health and safety of students by following established practices and procedures; maintain learning environment in a safe, orderly and clean manner; clean, set up, and set out toys and instructional materials; clean tables, floors and dishes as assigned.
Communicate with staff, students, administrators, resource specialists, parents and the general public per District policies and guidelines to exchange information and resolve issues or concerns.
Confer with and assist teachers with regard to planning, organizing, scheduling, and conducting instructional and training activities, instructional goals and objectives, student progress and pertinent health or behavioral problems, with children experiencing various physical and learning disabilities.
Oversee children in a classroom, lunchroom or at play as directed; accompany and monitor students during outdoor activities and field trips; assist with monitoring student attendance.
Assist students and monitor self feeding students during mealtime; take appropriate action when students have difficulty while eating; prepare and clean lunch area before and after meals as directed; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing as needed.
Administer various tests as directed; grade student tests and assignments; record grades.
Enhance student understanding and learning activities utilizing visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile instructional techniques; interpret oral instructions and other information for students; reinforce speech patterns and language; develop and present visual aids to facilitate and enhance student learning; maintain and assist students with hearing aids.
Guide and reinforce student comprehension of age-appropriate stories; assist students with enhancing reading skills and pronouncing words and sounds as assigned.
OTHER DUTIES:
Attend assigned meetings and conferences.
Perform related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Child guidance principles and practices related to deaf and hard of hearing children.
Safe practices in classroom and playground activities.
Basic subjects taught in District schools, including math, grammar, spelling, language and reading.
Problems and concerns of deaf and hard of hearing students.
Basic instructional methods and techniques including visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile methods.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct.
Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Oral and written communication skills.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Basic record-keeping techniques.
Health and safety regulations.
Basic testing procedures for equipment utilized in the program.
Correct and fluent sign language usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
ABILITY TO:
Assist and reinforce instruction of students individually or in small groups in a classroom or assigned learning environment in accordance with prescribed learning objectives.
Assist in meeting special needs including feeding and toileting.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward deaf and hard of hearing students.
Assist in the preparation of instructional materials and visual aids.
Understand and follow oral and written directions.
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally, using sign language, and in writing.
Monitor, observe and report student behavior and progress according to approved policies and procedures.
Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software.
Observe health and safety regulations.
Perform clerical duties related to classroom activities and program requirements.
Maintain routine records.
Perform a variety of duties pertaining to the care and instruction of deaf and hard of hearing students.
Enhance student understanding and learning activities utilizing visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile instructional techniques.
Learn to operate audiovisual equipment and hearing aids.
Be flexible to perform work within changing priorities and possess sufficient interpersonal skill to work harmoniously with staff, students, administrators, parents and others.
In order to qualify for this position you must meet the NCLB guidelines above. The first step in the process will be a written exam for those applicants that do not submit their transcripts to verify the completion of 48 or more semester units. This will be a multiple choice exam that covers English, Math, and the Ability to Assist. Study materials are available in the Human Resources department. These materials cannot be sent electronically, you will need to stop by in person to obtain them. For all applicants that have completed 48 or more semester units OR have successfully passed all three sections of the test described above, there will be a written exam with job-specific questions. There is no waiver for the second exam.
If your application is accepted to move forward in this recruitment, the exam dates are:
NCLB Exam: (if required)
To Be Determined
Qualifying Exam: (REQUIRED FOR ALL APPLICANTS)
To Be Determined
Oral Exam:
To Be Determined
Please make arrangements to be available on the date(s) above. There will be no make up exams offered.
Please note: The qualifying pass point on written examinations may be an actual score or an adjusted score based on the difficulty of the examination, the quality of the competition, and the needs of the service.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Positions in the job classification typically work 30.5 hours/week for 180 student instructional days.
The duration of the eligibility list is 6 months unless extended by the Executive Director of Classified Human Resources and the Personnel Commission.
Applicants selected for permanent or substitute assignments are required to pay for fingerprinting services and obtain Tuberculosis results prior to beginning work. If you have any questions regarding the fees or concerning this job posting, please feel free to contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 784-2648.
Hayward Unified School District will provide a contribution of up to $2,500 per year to be used towards a District healthcare plan or cash in lieu of up to $1,350 per year. Full-time employees are required to purchase medical health benefits unless proof of alternate coverage is provided. Half-time and less than half-time employees may participate on a voluntary basis. The balance of health benefit costs are paid through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Dental coverage is provided free of charge for all employees working 20 hours per week, or more. Family coverage is available and any additional premium will be employee paid.
For more information please view the "Benefits" tab of this job announcement.
The Hayward Unified School District is committed to educational equity so that every student realizes their innate potential, becoming a lifelong learner and having a positive impact on their community. Our mission is to draw from our community’s rich diversity in order to create engaging and equitable educational experiences for students, delivered in a safe and supportive environment. This environment supports inclusion, anti racism through an ethnic studies learner orientation and growth mindset. HUSD believes the responsibility for student success is broadly shared by district staff, families, our community, and our students’ own efforts. Each HUSD student deserves respectful learning environments in which diversity is valued and contributes to successful academic outcomes.
We seek equity-minded applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits diversity brings to an educational community. We look for applicants who:
• Reflect our diverse community
• Value and intentionally promote diversity and consciousness of difference
• Empower students furthest from opportunity
• Demonstrate cultural competence and cultural humility
• Believe that all people have the right to an education and work environment free from fear, harassment, or discrimination
• Actively seek to disrupt institutional and/or systemic barriers that adversely impact historically marginalized communities
• Foster students’ potential to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) is committed to equal opportunity for all individuals in education. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination and harassment based on race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, or genetic information; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. If a complainant is unable to put a complaint in writing due to conditions such as a disability or illiteracy, district staff shall assist him/her in the filing of the complaint.
If you believe you have been subjected to discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying you should immediately contact the school site principal and/or their supervisor. See the links below for more information on complaint management, Title IX, and Uniform Complaint Procedures and forms. For Uniform and Title IX Complaints, please call (510) 723-3857, ext 34102 or 34201, or email uc.titleix@husd.k12.ca.us. The address is 24411 Amador Street, Hayward, CA 94544. A copy of HUSD Uniform Complaint Board Policy along with the Uniform Complaint Administrative Regulations and the HUSD non-discrimination policy are available, free of charge, upon request.
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