Substitute Instructional Assistant - American Sign Language (ASL) at Saddleback Valley Unified
About the Employer
The Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) is a public school district located in South Orange County, California. The district serves approximately 23,000 students in grades preschool through adult education across 33 school sites. Learn more about SVUSD at www.svusd.org/about/svusd.
Job Summary
Job Summary
DEFINITION Under supervision to perform paraprofessional instructional activities as directed by a certificated employee for hearing impaired students; to translate conversation and provide intensified learning experience for hearing impaired students; to provide a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for teachers and hearing impaired students; and to do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Positions assigned to this class are distinguished by the emphasis on knowledge of educational implication of hearing loss; Sign Exact English to Manually Coded English and finger spelling; knowledge of American Sign Language is desirable; assist hearing-impaired students in a flexible and understanding manner. Incumbents are required to be continuously present and responsible, with little free time. Incumbents assist teachers in supervising, controlling, and training hearing-impaired students. They participate as a total team member. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Assist teachers with the presentation of learning materials; tutors individuals and small groups of students; interpret by signing, finger spelling, and silent or verbal vocalization all instruction and discussions for hearing impaired students; assist students with practicing oral, written, lip reading, and sign language skills; monitors and assists students in activities such as drill, practice, and study research after lessons and instructions have been given by the teachers; oversees and supervises students during classroom activities, recess periods, and filed trips; maintains student records and files; prepares instructional materials; assist in identifying and learning needs of hearing-impaired students and confers with teachers about these needs; work with the aurally handicapped individually or in small groups by tutoring, reinforcing or followingup on the lessons and assignments; assists in testing, scoring tests, and in the evaluation of instruction and student's progress and problems; check w
Requirements / Qualifications
MUST ATTACH PROOF OF: - Passing the CBEST, or - Having completed two years of college (48 units), or - An AA degree or higher, or - Must have passed the District proficiency exam in mathematics, reading, and writing prior to the job posting closing date, if you are using this for education requirements. -Must have Certification by the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) or equivalent. Testing information is available at the following link: https://www.svusd.org/departments/human-resources/instructional-assistants -
***If you are using education to meet the requirements for this position, your Transcripts or Diploma MUST be attached to your application on EdJoin.
Requirements / Qualifications
MUST ATTACH PROOF OF: - Passing the CBEST, or - Having completed two years of college (48 units), or - An AA degree or higher, or - Must have passed the District proficiency exam in mathematics, reading, and writing prior to the job posting closing date, if you are using this for education requirements. -Must have Certification by the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf (RID) or equivalent. Testing information is available at the following link: https://www.svusd.org/departments/human-resources/instructional-assistants -
***If you are using education to meet the requirements for this position, your Transcripts or Diploma MUST be attached to your application on EdJoin.
Comments and Other Information
Positions assigned to this class are distinguished by the emphasis on knowledge of educational implication of hearing loss; Sign Exact English to Manually Coded English and finger spelling;
knowledge of American Sign Language is desirable; assist hearing-impaired students in a flexible and understanding manner.
THE PERSON SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT TO ANY DISTRICT FACILITY DURING ANY HOURS OF OPERATION. Applications must be submitted online via EdJoin as paper applications will NOT be accepted. Please note that times are subject to change.
Comments and Other Information
Positions assigned to this class are distinguished by the emphasis on knowledge of educational implication of hearing loss; Sign Exact English to Manually Coded English and finger spelling;
knowledge of American Sign Language is desirable; assist hearing-impaired students in a flexible and understanding manner.
THE PERSON SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE SUBJECT TO ASSIGNMENT TO ANY DISTRICT FACILITY DURING ANY HOURS OF OPERATION. Applications must be submitted online via EdJoin as paper applications will NOT be accepted. Please note that times are subject to change.
Application Deadline
6/30/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Date Posted
4/27/2026
Contact
Allisa Stayner
949-580-3358
949-580-3358
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Single Rate
$21.59 Per Hour
$21.59 Per Hour
Add'l Salary Info
Range 29
Length of Work Year
12 months/year
Employment Type
Part Time