SpEd Aide Regional Day School Program Deaf; RDSPD

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

• Date Posted:
  11/9/2026

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

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

• 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 specialistor hold a certification in Deaf Support Specialist preferred

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

• 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

Use wheelchair lift

ramps

personal computer

type and audiovisual equipment

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

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