Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Assistant - District-Wide

• Job Title:
  
  Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Assistant
• FLSA Exemption Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Classification Group:
  Staff Support
• Supervising Position:
  Director or designee
• Pay Plan:
  Educational Support Personnel
• Pay Range:
  Range 14
• Pay Information
• Benefits Information

Serve as an integral member of the educational team to support students with special needs, particularly those facing barriers related to language, communication, or access. Collaborate with special education and general education staff to ensure equitable access to instruction, social interaction, and the overall school experience. Implement instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs using communication approaches appropriate for each student.

Provide in-class, small-group, or one-on-one assistance to foster academic success and social inclusion. Promote inclusive participation across academic and social settings for students with moderate to severe needs.

The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 1. Ensure Deaf/Hard of Hearing students receive and understand communication presented in all educational settings by providing differentiation, which may include supplementing with sign language. As part of the instructional team, work collaboratively with general education and/or special education classroom teachers to support behavior management, communication systems, organization systems, and/or instruction/curriculum for students with moderate to severe needs. Frequency:
  Daily;
  Percentage of Time: 40%
• 2. Communicate with all members of the educational team (teachers, supervisors, interpreters, para educators,) who are directly responsible for the educational program for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. Provide input about student performance and progress for sake of instructional planning, conferences, and individualized education plan (IEP) meetings. Frequency:
  Daily;
  Percentage of Time: 15%
• 3. Assist educational team by monitoring and supporting student behavior and language in all education settings. Facilitate and clarify appropriate social interaction with peers and assist students with accessing their educational environment and social interactions by supporting with sign language at the student’s level. Frequency:
  Daily;
  Percentage of Time: 15%
• 4. Collect and document accurate data during instructional sessions to include skill introduction, acquisition and mastery. Frequency:
  Weekly;
  Percentage of Time: 10%
• 5. Apply effective problem-solving skills through collaborative conversations with students, staff, parents/guardians, building administrators, and district liaisons. Frequency:
  Daily;
  Percentage of Time: 5%
• 6. Train staff to maintain daily records of student progress/behavior, and provide observation, data, feedback, and recommendations to the team. Frequency:
  Weekly;
  Percentage of Time: 5%
• 7. Monitor safety of students with behavioral challenges. Respond to unsafe behaviors including aggressions, self-injurious behaviors, and elopement. Frequency:
  Weekly;
  Percentage of Time: 5%
• 8. Perform other duties as assigned or requested. Frequency:
  Daily;
  Percentage of Time: 5%

This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.

• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
• High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
• One (1) year of professional work experience with special needs children in a paid program or licensed special education teaching
• Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Basic knowledge of student instructional equipment including computers, adaptive equipment, augmentative…