CLASS TITLE:          ASSISTANT TO THE HEARING IMPAIRED I

 DEFINITION:  Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty providing specialized instructional support services in a special education setting with hearing impaired students.

 EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

 Assist teacher in providing special instructions to hearing impaired students

• Sign and fingerspell instructions and discussions for hearing impaired students
• Administer scores and records results of special tests
• Assist hearing impaired students in learning of use of special equipment in instructional media
• Maintain and prepare records
• Perform clerical duties related to special education programs
• Perform other related as assigned

 Training and Experience:  Any combination of training and experience equivalent to:  two years experience or other 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

 Skill in:

• Communicating clearly, both orally 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 and Certificates:

 A valid California Driver’s License may be required

MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT      (11/81) Board Approved:  3/9/04