CLASS TITLE: ASSISTANT TO THE HEARING IMPAIRED II 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 • Assist hearing impaired students with physical health care • Perform other related as assigned DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Training and Experience: Any combination of training and experience equivalent to: two years experience or the 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