Deaf Education Interpreter and Support Instructional Paraprofessional

Instructional Paraprofessional:
Deaf Education Interpreter and Support

Reports to:

Principal of Assigned Campus / Assigned Teacher

Assignment:
Assigned Campus

Wage/Hour Status:
Nonexempt, hourly

Pay Grade: $24.00-$39.00/hour 187 days

Terms of Employment:
This FLSA non-exempt position (hourly) is on a work calendar of 187 days per school year. Pay is based on years of experience from the annually reviewed hourly salary schedule. This position is grant-funded, and continued employment is contingent upon the availability and continuation of grant funding.

Primary

Purpose:

To provide for the physical and instructional needs of students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in a Special Education and General Education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including communication, self-help, behavior management, and instructional program. Work under supervision of a certified teacher.

Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate
• Certificate held from the Texas Board for Evaluation and Interpreters (BEI) or the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is required

Experience:

• Minimum of 1-2 years interpreting in an educational setting preferred

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of the Deaf Community and fluency in American Sign Language and thorough knowledge of English grammar and vocabulary

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Instructional Support:
• Assist teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher by adapting to each student's physical, communicative, medical, and emotional needs.
• Assist with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Help maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Help with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Help teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Student Management:
• Conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; work with individual students or small groups.
• Help supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, hallway, and playground duty.
• Keep the teacher informed of special needs or problems of individual students.
• Facilitate peer-to-peer communication during recess, lunch, group work, and extracurricular activities to foster social development.
• Other:
• Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
• Participate in faculty meetings and special events as assigned.
• Maintain confidentiality
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Working Conditions:

• Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
• Maintain emotional control under stress. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases. Environment:
  May work prolonged or irregular hours. Mental Demands:
  Work with frequent interruptions, maintain emotional control under stress
• Tools/Equipment Used: personal computer, printer, copier, and audiovisual equipment.
• Posture:
  Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion:
  Repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching
• Lifting:
  Occasional light lifting and carrying

Arlington Classics Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. The statements above are intended to describe major job functions of this position and are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Supervisors may assign additional duties when deemed appropriate.

Special Funding:
If my position is funded by grants, federal funding, or other special funding, I understand that my employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable my employment is subject to termination or non-renewal, as applicable.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in the job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, ability, and physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.