Instructional Assistant, Deaf and Hard of Hearing

About the role

Welcome to Fountain Valley School District. Located in central Orange County, California, FVSD is comprised of seven elementary and three middle schools. We provide rigorous academic programs and social and emotional support to approximately 6,000 TK – 8th grade students from the cities of Fountain Valley and Huntington Beach. We are proud of the achievements of our schools including California Distinguished Schools and National Blue Ribbon recognition. We pride ourselves in our commitment to doing what it takes for ALL students to reach their potential. We are seeking highly qualified teachers, classified staff and district leadership interested in being part of Fountain Valley School District, and preparing our students for success in the classroom and beyond. FVSD strives to recruit and retain the very best to join our family, seeking candidates committed to inspiring students to be critical thinkers, committed learners and caring citizens.

Responsibilities

• Performs paraprofessional instructional activities using appropriate sign language (American Sign Language – ASL or Signing Exact English – SEE).

Requirements

• Experience: Job-related experience is required.
• Education: Community college and/or vocational school degree with job‑related studies.
• All applicants will be invited to a written test (date to be determined); watch your email for further testing details.
• Candidates who have already passed the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test do not need to retake it, but must contact Lisa at ocainl@fvsd.us to verify their scores.
• Applicants who need reasonable accommodation for interviewing or testing must notify the Personnel Department at (714) 843‑3228 prior to the testing date.
• The test will be held at the Fountain Valley School District Office, 10055 Slater Avenue, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. Please bring a valid ID such as a driver’s license or passport.
• Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications following the written test.
• This examination process is being conducted to add to our substitute lists as well as to fill current and future vacancies.
• Candidates who pass each part of the written test and the oral interview will be considered for hire.

Pay

Salary range: $23.03 per hour (Range 28, Step 1) – $27.98 per hour (Range 28, Step 5) per hour. Per CSEA contract, hiring may be made up to step 3.

Schedule

Part‑time position, 28.75 hours per week. Length of work year: 9.6 months per