Deaf Education Assistant

Deaf Education Assistant

Amarillo ISD District Wide - Amarillo, Texas

This job is also posted in Amarillo Independent School District

• Job
• Final date to receive applications:
  Jul 31, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
• Posted:
  May 26, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date:
  Immediately

Open until filled

Primary

Purpose:

Work under the direction of the teacher of the deaf to enable students to learn communication skills and help them to grow mentally, physically and emotionally.

Minimum

Education/Certification:

• Two years of study at an institution of higher learning or an associates (or higher) degree
• Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Strong communication, public relations, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow written and/or oral directions, interpret policy and exercise good judgement
• Work effectively and harmoniously with students, parents and school personnel
• Ability to instruct small groups
• Ability to use the communication system that is required for the student(s)

• Tools/Equipment Used:
  Standard office/educational equipment including personal computer, tablets, Smart Board, etc.
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting, standing and walking; bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Prolonged walking, repetitive hand motions
• Lifting:
  Lifting and carrying (less than 60 pounds)
• Environment:
  Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria, communicable diseases), work with frequent interruptions in a variety of educational settings and maintain professional demeanor under stress
• Travel:
  Some in district travel
• Regular attendance is an essential function.

Minimum Experience: Experience working with students and parents - preferred. This experience may be working in church-related schools, day camps, youth groups, private schools, licensed day-care centers or similar experiences.

• Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
• Conduct learning exercises with small groups of children.
• Facilitate communication between teacher and student and student and peers.
• Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
• Alert the teacher to special needs of individual children.
• Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
• Help maintain individual records for each child.
• Foster good eating habits and table manners in children.
• Assist teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
• Assist with the supervision of children during regular play periods.
• Collect and display suitable material for educational displays.
• Participate in District staff development programs.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
• Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.

In accordance with state law and Board policy.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $14.35 Per Hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Shari Wittlake, Director, Deaf Ed
• District Wide
• Phone:
• Email: shari.wittlake