The Position
Health Benefits: 100% employer contribution towards employee and family premiums
District: Award-winning schools
Community: World-famous attractionsBASIC FUNCTION
Under the general supervision of an administrator and general direction of a classroom teacher and specialists, assists in the instructional support, personal care, and supervision of students who have hearing impairments; provides support in developing academic abilities to enable students to function effectively in a standard classroom situation; some positions may use total communication (e.g., sign language) to instruct students in accordance with prescribed learning objectives performs other related duties as required.
Employment Standards
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION
EDUCATION:
College-level course work directly related to this classification, such as Psychology, Child Development, Special Education or a related field is required.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of two years paid experience working with special needs students in an instructional setting. Previous experience working with students with hearing impairments is highly desirable.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Some positions in this classification may require experience working with individuals who can communicate or be communicated with only through sign language. Substitution: Completion of coursework in interpreting for the deaf may be substituted for the required experience.
LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid CPR/First Aid certificate and any other certifications pertaining to this position at time of application and throughout employment.
CONDITIONS: Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Strategies and techniques of assisting in the instruction of students with hearing impairments.
Special characteristics related to the supervision and motivation of special needs students in an instructional setting.
Child guidance principles and practices related to individuals with hearing impairments.
Emergency crisis management techniques.
Secondary-level academic subjects taught in District schools.
Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Appropriate safety precautions and hygiene standards.
Health and safety regulations.
First Aid and CPR.
ABILITY TO:
Operate assistive technology used by students with hearing impairments.
Use total communication (e.g., sign language) continuously while performing tasks.Be flexible and accept direction from certificated staff.
Effectively utilize training received on the job.
Assist in the supervision of students in the classroom and outdoors.
Assist students with personal care such as dressing and toileting.
Follow safety procedures.
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students and staff.
Work as a team.
Demonstrate an understanding, patient, warm and receptive attitude toward students.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Recognize and effectively assist in responding to emergency and/or hazardous conditions.
Administer First Aid and CPR.
Document and maintain accurate daily written documentation of specific services performed.
Make accurate mathematical calculations.
Maintain confidentiality of student records.
Perform routine clerical support duties.
Operate standard classroom equipment and computers.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Incumbents in this class must be able to stand for long periods of time; run or walk long distances and/or quickly for short distances to keep pace with students; sit, kneel, stoop/bend repeatedly; lift, carry, push and/or pull up to 50 lbs. unassisted and over 50 lbs. with assistance; use both hands and legs simultaneously, reach over head, pull hand over hand, use fingers repetitively twisting or applying pressure with wrists or hands'; have rapid mental/muscular coordination; maintain balance; have depth perception, see to read small print and distinguish shades; must speak clearly and hear normal voice conversation; and use a telephone and a computer.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Incumbents in this class work inside and outside, in a multiple or single classroom environment; direct contact with students, staff, and public; work around foul odors, loud noise; work with exposure to bodily fluids, minor and/or major contagious illnesses; wear gloves; works in negative interpersonal situations (irate students or parents); and work with continuous interruptions and changing priorities.
Examples of Duties
Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this classification, and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential duties of the job.
SPECIALIZED ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assists in providing instructional support with the presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises to students with hearing impairments.
Supports hearing impaired students in integrative settings and/or inclusive environments.
Confers with classroom teacher or specialist to prepare future learning materials so that they may be adapted for the hearing-impaired students; assists in preparing instructional materials in a suitable format.
Assists the speech therapists and reinforces students' correct articulation and grammar under the direction of the speech therapists and certificated staff; uses visual cues as much as possible to support oral instruction and directions.
GENERAL ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Assists students by answering questions and providing examples, emotional support, friendly attitude, and general guidance; works with students individually or in small groups to reinforce learning activities in a variety of academic subjects ranging from basic to advanced levels; assists with social skills development.
Ensures that students with hearing impairments understand the classroom rules and procedures.
Explains and assures that students with hearing impairments understand the classroom assignments and homework instructions.
Takes copious notes of classroom lectures in order to supplement students' note taking.
Operates classroom equipment; sets-up work area, decorates, and sets-up displays; distributes and collects paper and supplies.
Prepares classroom environment for student (proper desk, space for equipment, peer assistance); assists in providing proper physical setting conducive to communication needs.
Assures that assistive technology used by the students are working properly; assists with the set-up of specialized equipment before instruction begins.
Translates oral or written English into total communication (e.g., sign language).
Assists in administering, proctoring, scoring tests and papers, and charting student progress.
Implements emergency crisis management techniques.
Administers first aid and/or CPR as necessary; reacts effectively to emergencies.
Escorts students to and from designated locations as assigned; may push students in wheelchairs.
Provides assistance in self-help training in feeding, grooming, brushing teeth, toilet training, changing diapers, and other hygiene related tasks.
May assist other Instructional Assistant staff in performing specialized health care procedures and/or monitoring students who demonstrate severe behaviors as assigned.
Provides assistance to students who use bus transportation as necessary.
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive and privileged information.
Assists with student supervision in classrooms, lunch rooms, and various outdoor activities.
Maintains inventory of equipment and instructional materials.
Works as a team with other staff; attends and participates in a variety of trainings, meetings, and workshops to maintain current knowledge, which includes developments in the field of special education and emergency crisis management.
Recruitment Information
RECRUITMENT TYPE: OPEN Anyone can apply,
CERTIFICATION TYPE: OPEN Qualified candidates, or Eligibles, who pass all testing stages will be placed on one eligibility list. The top 3 ranks of Eligibles will be certified for a hiring interview.
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applications must be submitted online. Applications and requests for testing will not be accepted after the recruitment closing date and time. Applicants may be rejected on the basis of an incomplete application or failure to meet minimum qualifications. The application is part of the selection process and is part of an overall assessment of acceptability for employment. All information provided is subject to independent verification of its accuracy. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide correct contact information by which to be notified.
Note: You will eventually be disqualified in the recruitment process if you fail to disclose relevant information regarding your conviction history. It is the disclosure of the conviction that is most important in many cases.
SCREENING PROCESS
The screening process for this position, which may be subject to modification, will include some form of a(n): application screening, initial qualifications screening, documentation/certification screening, and supplemental application screening. The stated qualifications for the position represent only the minimum requirements and do not guarantee qualification for examination or placement on an eligibility list.
EXAMINATION PROCESS
The examination may consist of any combination of a(n): training and experience (T&E) evaluation, written knowledge test, hands on/performance test, structured panel interview, situational judgement interview, or other type of exam of fitness for duty. All parts of the examination process are job related. A passing score must be attained on each portion of the exam to advance to the next stage and ultimate placement on an eligibility list.
DISABILITY ACCOMMODATION
Requests for reasonable accommodations for the testing process must be made no less than two (2) days prior to the examination. Requests must be signed by your medical doctor, school psychologist, or learning consultant as appropriate and must be on provider letterhead and contain an actual signature.
EXAM PROTESTS
Protest of any part of the exam process must be in writing and submitted to the Personnel Director no later than five (5) working days from the date you participated in the exam. Any protest must include rationale to support the protest and shall include supporting documentation or references. Protests must be based on illegal discrimination, abuse of discretion, or procedure/process error. Protests should NOT be based on receiving unexpected results. We cannot be responsible for lost mail, misdirected mail, or failure of mail to be delivered after it has been entrusted to the U.S. Postal Service.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who are successful in all screening and testing stages will be placed on an eligibility list. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will expire after six (6) months, and may possibly be extended for one (1) year. Candidates on the expired eligibility list are no longer considered for positions within the class. Eligibility lists may be extended beyond one year or expire sooner than one year. Eligibility lists may be merged, in which case candidate ranks may change.
SELECTION PROCESS
Candidates on the eligibility list will be called in rank order to participate in final selection interviews with the hiring manager until three ranks of candidates have accepted the invitation to interview. Ranks may include ties so more than three candidates may be called to interview for one vacancy. Please note that candidates will be removed from the eligibility list for declining the invitation to interview more than three (3) times.
OFFERS OF EMPLOYMENT
Official offers of employment are ONLY made by the Anaheim Union High School District Human Resources, Classified Office. Offers are subject to satisfactory completion of ALL the pre-employment processing including: successful completion of a physical examination, tuberculosis examination, fingerprint clearance by the California Department of Justice, and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
ADVANCED STEP PLACEMENT
All new regular classified employees shall be paid in accordance with the salary range established for the class to which assigned. Initial placement will normally be the first step of the salary range. However, a new employee may receive advanced step placement with an approval from Human Resources. Requests for advanced step must be submitted in writing to the Human Resources office before the employee's first day of work. Approval will be based on the following criteria:
A) Additional qualifying experience beyond that required for entry into the class.
B) Additional education at the college level when related to the position, beyond the established educational requirements for entry into the class.
C) Evidence of currently receiving a salary greater than the first step of the salary for the classification.
BENEFITS
Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees:
-Leaves: Sick leave, holidays, bereavement and emergency leaves.
-Retirement: Classified employees are members of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employee contribution is 8% of gross earnings.
Benefits earned by all permanent classified employees working 20 hours or more per week:
-Insurance: The District provides medical, dental, vision care, behavioral health and life insurance for the employees and their dependents.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DISTRICT
Anaheim Union High School District prohibits unlawful discrimination against, and/or harassment of, District employees and job applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, sex, or sexual orientation at a District site or activity.
The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions of this bulletin may be modified or revoked, and the job description may be changed at any time without notice.
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