Paraeducator - Deaf​/Hard of Hearing Program

Para educator - Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program

• Position Type:
  Para Educator (School Aide) / Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
• Date Posted: 8/26/2026
• Location:
  
  Sherwood Forest Elementary
• Date Available:
  
  09/02/2026
• Closing Date:
  Upon Hire
• Days of the Week:
  Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• Shift Times: 8:20-3:05 Monday-Thursday, and 8:20-2:05 Friday (early release)

This position is supporting our Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Pre-K and DHH 1-3 classrooms at Sherwood Forest Elementary School.

The para educator in this position must be willing to work with deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) students under the direction of a certified teacher, specialist or principal. The D/HH para educator's duties include assisting D/HH students in a variety of educational settings including D/HH and mainstream classrooms under the supervision of the deaf and hard of hearing case manager. The type and degree of assistance, communication, and intervention will be directed by the D/HH case manager.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist in the daily instruction of the assigned student and other students in group activities.
• Assist in the planning of daily/weekly individual and group lessons based on IEP goals and objectives.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data to modify IEP and help determine program effectiveness.
• Provide all staff with essential information to meet IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior plans for the student.
• Assist with the teaching of appropriate daily living skills, including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, other self-help skills, communication, and classroom routines.
• Assist student with successful transitions such as arrival, dismissal, music, P.E., library, motor activities, lunch, and recess.
• Assist in transferring student, if in a wheelchair, from chair to floor and back, from chair to toilet and back or to special equipment (i.e., Stander, special chair, etc.) using either a Hoyer lift or 1-2 person lift.

• Prepare classroom or instructional materials, as requested
• Perform instructional clerical tasks.
• Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.
• Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Per Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Regulations, new hires must have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent,
• And one of the following:
  • AA degree
  • 48 College-Level Semester Credits
  • 72 College-Level Quarter Credits
  • Pass the state approved Para Pro Assessment

• Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills
• Experienced and/or training in language development as it relates to reading instruction, remediation, and assessment

Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students

• Pass a criminal background check
• Complete the district's para educator core competency requirements
• Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course
• Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class
• Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis

• Individual education plans (IEPs)
• Assistive listening equipment (personal hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems, sound field systems)
• English grammar and spelling
• Basic math
• Positive behavior interventions
• Right Response and de-escalation techniques
• School Board Policies

• Use a sign language system in a non-interpretive manner at a conversational level
• Assist with the monitoring and care of Assistive listening equipment (personal hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems, sound field systems)
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency
• Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate.
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students.
• Practice…