SpEd Aide Regional Day School Program Deaf; RDSPD

SpEd Aide Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)

Duty Days: 185 Pay Grade: C03 Salary:
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Primary

Purpose:

Assist the teacher of the deaf in providing high quality instruction for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in the general and special education settings.

Qualifications:

• Education/Certification High School diploma or General Education degree (GED) required
• Associate's degree, completion of 48 college credit hours, or have met the forma academic assessment required by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) required
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in American Sign Language:
  Deaf Support specialist or hold a certification in Deaf Support Specialist preferred

Special Knowledge /

Skills:

• Demonstrate knowledge of manual communication,e.g. American Sign Language, Signing Exact English, Conceptually Accurate Signed English, etc.

Major

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work directly with students to facilitate communication between students who are deaf and hard of hearing and others
• Work directly with students who are deaf and hard of hearing in reinforcing and monitoring skills previously introduced by the teacher of the deaf
• Consistently utilize the students' designated modes of communication (e.g. listening and spoken language, simultaneous communication, manual communication, or some other preferred mode) and classroom assistive listening technologies
• Collaborate with the teacher of the deaf regarding student progress on IEP goals and objectives through discussions and data collection
• Assemble materials, programs, and/or equipment for students in order to support the provision of high quality instruction
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning if needed
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene if needed
• Assist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior if needed
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside of the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playground
• Inform the teacher of the deaf of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Assist in inventory care, and maintenance of equipment
• Maintain integrity of student confidentiality
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers as needed
• Participate in professional learning, faculty meetings, and special events as needed
• Comply with all Region 4 RDSPD, campus, and district policies
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Use wheelchair lift ramps personal computer copier type and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands:
Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands / Environmental Factors:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling; possible heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; exposure to students who may display violent behavior