Aide - SPED/Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Katy ISD; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Katy ISD is seeking a paraprofessional aide to assist Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and other learners with sensory impairments. The role supports instructional activities, maintains records, and helps prepare instructional materials and equipment.

The position involves working with students, teachers, and staff, participating in trainings, and ensuring confidentiality and professional conduct within the school setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to establish and maintain conversations using Sign Language or willingness to learn.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Minimum clerical skills.
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training in the area of visual/auditory impairments.
• Willingness to assist with toileting, feeding and other self-help skills.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.
• Participate in planned in services and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program for assigned students.
• Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders.
• Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials, equipment and technology.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Maintain communication between home and school, and keep a daily log of information about the student’s activities as needed.
• Serve as a resource to other staff on issues related to auditory/visual impairments.
• Interact in a professional manner with administrators, teachers, staff, students, visitors or other individuals and participate as an effective team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, or Instructional Officer for Deaf Education, Vision Service and AT or as determined by specific area of assignment.

Skills

Sign language communication

Verbal & written communication

Confidentiality

Work with children with disabilities

Follow instructions

Clerical skills

Training willingness

Self-help support

Education

Paraprofessional aide certificate

Tools

Audiovisual equipment

Personal computer

Job description

Reports To:Principal & Coordinatorfor Deaf Ed, Vision Services and Assistive Technology

Duty Days:187 Days

Wage/Hour Status:Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:IS03

Date Revised: 05/2023

Qualifications:

• Ability to establish and maintain conversations using Sign Language or willingness to learn
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Minimum clerical skills
• Paraprofessional aide certificate required once employed
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training in the area of visual/auditory impairments
• Willingness to assist with toileting, feeding and other self-help skills

Primary Purpose:

Provide assistance for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students and other students with sensory impairments as needed

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Adhere to federal, state and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.
2. Participate in planned in services and professional growth activities.
3. Assist in carrying out the instructional program for assigned students.
4. Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders.
5. Assist in preparation, use and maintenance of instructional materials, equipment and technology.
6. Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises and drills.
7. Attend professional meetings as required.
8. Maintain communication between home and school, and keep a daily log of information about thestudent's activities as needed.
9. Serve as a resource to other staff on issues related to auditory/visual impairments.
10. Interact in a professional manner with administrators, teachers, staff, students, visitors or other individualsand participate as an effective team member.
11. Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, or Instructional Officer for Deaf Education, Vision Service and AT or as determined by specific area of assignment.

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, copier, audiovisual equipment and other assistive devices.

Working Conditions:

Maintain emotional control under stress. Moderate standing, stooping, kneeling, pushing, and pulling; regular heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.