ASL; American Sign Language Educational Instructional Assistant - Hawks View Elementary

ASL (American Sign Language) Educational Instructional Assistant - Hawks View Elementary

Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Position: ASL Instructional Assistant

Reports to: Building Administrator

Position

Start Date:

Aug 18, 2026

Hours: 6.5 hours per day - .81 FTE

Purpose: Assist a classroom teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in general education and special education classroom environments by providing clarification of verbal instruction and expectations using American Sign Language; assist in the presentation and preparation of learning materials, lesson plans, instructional exercises in classroom and resource room environments; assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP);

perform clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel.

To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Demonstrate conversational fluency with American Sign Language (ASL).
• Effectively assist hearing and deaf individuals in the communication process utilizing ASL and combined communication strategies to provide access and clarification for students.
• Provide academic assistance under the direction of the Specialist and/or the classroom teacher.
• Assist the classroom teacher in instruction by reinforcing instruction using signing support and total communication (gestures, supported lip reading etc.) when requested by the student or teacher.
• Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce or follow up on learning activities.
• Help students be self‑reliant by advocating for their needs.
• Assist teachers with implementation of students’ Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.) as directed.
• Confer on a regular basis with a teacher regarding activities, instructional goals and objectives, student progress and pertinent health or behavior problems.
• Keep confidential all private conversations between and with the school staff and the student(s) concerning family or personal issues (except as needed to be reported to the educational team or when required to share with the team).
• Provide a safe and secure environment at all times, including playground supervision, crosswalk duty, cafeteria duty and small group management.
• Help students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promote safety of the students by helping them develop self‑confidence and independence.
• Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and complete work within established timelines.
• Be flexible and able to work harmoniously with others.
• Be able to communicate openly with all staff.
• Maintain a calm mindset; work well under pressure and not become aggravated.
• Administer minor first aid.
• Attend in‑service and staff meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Regularly required to talk or hear.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or climb stairs.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and smell.
• Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision.
• Demonstrate strength and dexterity to operate cleaning tools.

Sherwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA).

Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at  for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at .

Job : 5784362

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 16, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Salary: $25.18 to $27.76 per hour

Job Categories: Instructional Support >
Paraprofessional / IA

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Molly Lee, HR Specialist
• 23295 SW Main Street, Sherwood, Oregon 97140
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