Paraeducator - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform a variety of duties pertaining to the care and instruction of deaf and hard of hearing and other Special Education students as assigned; assist in instructing students individually or in small groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives; assist in the preparation of instructional materials and provide routine clerical support; enhance student understanding and learning activities utilizing visual, auditory, kinesthetic and tactile instructional techniques. 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. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: This Class must meet the requirements of the Federal and State "No Child Left Behind" NCLB legislation. Qualifications are any combination equivalent to 48 semester units of college study or an AA Degree or upon passing a NCLB qualifying written examination, and experience working with deaf and hard of hearing students in an organized setting. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Incumbents assigned to this position are required to communicate fluently in sign language.

Salary : $34 - $37