Assistant to the Deaf & Hard of Hearing 1 @ Westwood Elementary #281 **($1500 Hiring Bonus)** at Mt. Diablo Unified

Job Information

Date Posted:
12/5/2022

Application Deadline:
Until Filled

Employment Type:
Part Time

Length of Work Year:
6.25 hrs/day; School Days Only

Salary:
$16.79 - $22.47/hour **$1500 Hiring Bonus - $500 at hire, $500 at 6 month & $500 at the end of 1 year**

Number Openings: (At time of posting)
1

Contact: Alex Fernandez

Email: fernandeza@mdusd.org

Phone: 925-682-8000 4149

Location::
Westwood Elementary

Supervisor: :
Nancy Klinkner, Principal

Test:
Online Via eSkill Assessment

Job Number:
281

Job Description / Essential Elements:

Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty providing specialized instructional support services in general or special education setting with deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students; and performs other related duties as required.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to two years' experience of college level coursework in a field related to the particular work assignment.

Knowledge of:
The appropriate subject matter, program and special instructional or communication procedures

• Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics



• General classroom procedures, practices and equipment



• Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needs

Skill in:
Communicating clearly, orally with sign and in writing

• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents



• Reading, writing and mathematics

Ability to:

• Sign and fingerspell



• Apply special instructional or communication procedures



• Follow oral signed and written directions

Licenses:
A valid California Driver's License may be required.

Certificates and Other Requirements:
Ability to meet proficiency requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notices (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogen). Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

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POSITION: Under general supervision and evaluation by the site administrator, performs work of moderate difficulty providing specialized instructional support services in general or special education setting with deaf and hard of hearing (DHH) students; and performs other related duties as required.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

• To qualify for this position applicant must have a high school diploma and ONE of the following: official transcripts with at least two years of college (48 units); or an AA degree; or provide proof of passing CBEST; or pass our proficiency exam. Areas covered on the written exam are math, reading and writing. All material to be reviewed by the screening committee must be submitted with the application. Please provide copies of your official transcripts or proof of CBEST along with application. Those candidates whose applications show the best combination of related education, training and experience will be invited to interview, which will include job-related technical questions.

REQUIREMENTS:

• All applicants must possess the knowledge and skill required for successful job performance as follows:

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma

• Pass the MDUSD Proficiency test (CBEST verification will be accepted in lieu of)

• A combination of training and experience equivalent to graduation from high school

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: two years experience or the completion of two years of college level coursework in a field related to the particular work assignment.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• •
The appropriate subject matter, program and special instructional or communication procedures

•
Correct English usage, spelling, grammar, punctuation and mathematics

•
General classroom procedures, practices and equipment

•
Diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of students with special needs

SKILL IN:

• •
Communicating clearly, orally with sign and in writing

•
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with school staff, students and parents

•
Reading, writing and mathematics

ABILITY TO:

• Sign and fingerspell

• Apply special instructional or communication procedures

• Follow oral and written directions

LICENSES & CERTIFICATES:

• A valid California Driver's License may be required

Ability to meet proficiency requirements as set forth in applicable state and federal laws and District Annual Notices (i.e. Mandated Reporting, Blood Borne Pathogen). Certification in First Aid and CPR required every 2 years.

• Letter(s) of Reference
• Resume