Instructional Aide - Deaf School

The Ohio School for the Deaf is seeking dynamic applicants with a passion for supporting students who are diverse learners. The responsibilities of this position include working in a Deaf plus classroom assisting with daily needs.

Assists teacher of students (i.e. pre-school, elementary, middle school, high school, or post-secondary) who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind &/or students with multiple disabilities in academic instruction (e.g. math, science, reading, history, expanded core curriculum), vocational &/or daily living skills &/or in the classroom by assisting teacher by tutoring &/or conducting group or individual lessons for students in conjunction with teacher;

ensuring safety & well-being of students; counseling students to provide for educational, emotional, physical or personal needs; monitoring students to maintain discipline & ensure students will carry out their assignments as made by teacher & monitor student's behavior for compliance with established rules (i.e. school code of conduct, individual education plan); support students in proper utilization of various adaptive technology;

provides language enrichment / mediating for language deprivation support as needed (e.g., gesturing, manipulating, presenting English version); accompanies & assist students during meals; facilitate transportation needs (i.e. before and after-school coordination, field trips, escorting to/from bus and/or personal transportation); may operate motor vehicle in escort and/or transporting students (e.g. field trips, educational or occupations activities and/or residence); carries out teacher provided lesson plans in teacher absence when necessary to continue regularly scheduled instruction.

Must possess current Educational Aide Permit as issued by State Board of Education 12 mos. exp. in teaching assistance.

NOTE:

Intermediate level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) required upon hire for positions at the Ohio School for the Deaf.

Renewal of Educational Aide Permit in accordance with State Board of Education rules & regulations. Certification in CPR & first aid to be obtained within one year from date of hire. If transporting students, appropriate van certification required. For positions assigned to Ohio School for the Deaf must demonstrate Advanced level on Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within one year from date of hire.

May work evenings &/or weekends; may work outside exposed to inclement weather; may be exposed to aggressive &/or unpredictable behavior, human waste & infectious diseases.

Job

Skills:

Education, Educational Support, Developing Others, Establishing Relationships

The Ohio School for the Deaf (OSD) is one of the oldest continuously open public deaf schools in the United States. We welcome approximately 150 Deaf and hard of hearing students to campus each year from around Ohio. We use Expanded Common Core in our classrooms and offer students opportunities to learn and grow socially and emotionally in a safe environment through extra-curricular activities.

Agency Contact:
Kimberly Basil; human.resources.gov