Special Education Deaf Ed Aide Pool

Job Description

Primary

Purpose:

Provides instructional support services under the teacher’s direct supervision; assists the teacher in the instruction of reading, writing and math, preparation, and management of classroom activities.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent and ability to pass a rigorous content‑oriented exam
• Associate degree or 48 semester hours of college credit

Certification: Current Texas educational aide certificate or ability to obtain

Experience: Some experience working with children

Special Knowledge and

Skills:

• Ability to assist in instructing reading, writing, and mathematics
• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in Sign Language
• Ability to exercise good judgment in handling confidential information
• Beginning Sign Language skills, minimum

• Provides direct instruction of students under direct supervision of the teacher.
• Conducts instructional exercises assigned by the teacher; works with individual students or small groups.
• Assists in classroom management.
• Assists teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays.
• Assists with administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignments.
• Helps maintain a neat and orderly classroom.
• Helps with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Helps teachers keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Other SHARS duties as assigned by the department.
• Provides Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

• Helps supervise students throughout the school day, inside and outside the classroom, including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
• Keeps teachers informed of special needs or problems of individual students.

• Follows district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Participates in professional development, department meetings, and special events as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Tools and Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; hearing aids, assisted listening devices

Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping

Motion: Repetitive hand motions; moderate walking

Lifting: Frequent light lifting, pulling, pushing, and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise; may require occasional district‑wide and statewide travel

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress