ASL Instructional Assistant

ASL Instructional Assistant

Winooski School District – John F Kennedy – Winooski, Vermont

• Job : 5577914
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: May 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

The Winooski School District is seeking an Instructional Assistant who is fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) to work with a student in our kindergarten classroom and other eligible kindergarten students for the FY26 school year. This instructional assistant would be responsible for assisting in all aspects of the daily instructional program for students who are deaf or hard of hearing, as well as other students needing support within the kindergarten classrooms.

Other responsibilities may include providing support to student(s) regarding emotional regulation, academics, and social skills; assisting with data collection, progress monitoring, and/or bus duties.

Employee must have the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job. Other additional duties may include recess, lunch and bus support. There are physical requirements for these positions.

• Ability to collaborate with teachers and providers
• General knowledge of expressive and receptive sign language skills
• Proficient in child’s language/communication mode such as American Sign Language
• Be well-versed in the ASL education course materials to demonstrate competency
• Be informed, monitor, and report to the special educator when concerns arise about the student’s attention, comprehension, general academic progress, and accommodations/modifications
• Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with students, parents/guardians, and school staff
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Education:
  
  Completed at least 2 years of study (minimum 48 credit hours) at a higher education institution; or obtained an associate's (or higher) degree; or met a rigorous standard of quality and can demonstrate through a formal State or local academic assessment: knowledge of and ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, mathematics; and knowledge and ability to assist in instructing reading readiness, writing readiness, and mathematics readiness, as appropriate.
• This candidate must be a team player who enjoys working with kindergarten students and has good classroom management skills.

• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively support equal access for all people, regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination.
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

$25 to $39 Per Hour

• Special Education >
  Alternative Learning Environment
• Special Education >
  Hard of Hearing

• Katherine Blair
• 60 Normand St.
• Winooski, Vermont 05404
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• Email: kblair