What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paraeducator Sign Language - Special Education / Low Incidence position at Fresno County Office of Education?
About the Employer
Consider the Office of the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools ("FCSS") for a meaningful career and work with a team of caring, highly skilled professionals. FCSS collectively supports strong academic programs, career technical education and the arts for all students in Fresno County. With more than 1,400 employees working across the central valley, we manage to maintain a family like atmosphere. Explore the website to learn about FCSS and how you can join a team of incredible people with a common goal, providing the best educational experience for all students.
Job Summary
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor and a certificated teacher, aid in the instruction of and provide communication assistance, interpreting and support services to deaf and / or hard of hearing primarily in classroom setting by providing voice to sign and sign to voice support; assist in and perform routine clerical duties, including but not limited to, keyboarding, duplicating, and filing in support of classroom and program activities.
Requirements / Qualifications
- CPR / First Aid Certification (Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate)
- Letter of Introduction (Required)
- Letter(s) of Reference (Two (2) Letters of Reference. It is recommended that letters of references be authored by professional affiliations and specific to the open position)
- Resume (Required)
- Test Results / Materials (Verification required. Provide a copy of one of the following documents : 1) Associates or Bachelors degree; OR 2) transcripts demonstrating completion of 48 semester units; OR 3) Paraeducator Examination Certificate with passing score of at least 70% in each of the three examination subjects; OR 4) California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST) Results)
Comments and Other Information
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Equal Opportunity Employer
The Fresno County Superintendent of Schools does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, gender expression or sexual orientation, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. Employees of this County are required to comply with the provisions of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title VII, and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, and the ADA Act of 1990.
No person shall be denied employment solely because of any impairment which is unrelated to the ability to engage in activities involved in the position(s) or program for which application has been made. Upon the job applicant providing notice to the Fresno County Superintendent of Schools, a reasonable accommodation will be provided to applicant so he / she may participate in the hiring process.
Any offer is contingent upon fingerprint clearance, maintenance of all credentials and / or certificates necessary to perform the duties of the above entitled position, current medical verification that incumbent is free of active tuberculosis and / or physical examination clearance. Certain criminal charges may also impact any job offer.
