ASL Instructional Assistant

Young World Physical Education; Winooski (VT); Vor Ort; USD 34.440 - 53.726; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Young World Physical Education in Winooski, Vermont is seeking an ASL Instructional Assistant for the FY26 school year. The role involves supporting kindergarten students, especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Key responsibilities include assisting in the daily instructional program, monitoring student progress, and providing emotional support. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of college education and be proficient in American Sign Language. The position offers a salary of $25 to $39 per hour based on experience.

Qualifikationen

• Ability to collaborate with teachers and providers.
• Proficient in American Sign Language (ASL).
• Communicate effectively with students, parents, and staff.

Aufgaben

• Assist students in the daily instructional program.
• Support emotional regulation and social skills.
• Monitor and report student progress.

Kenntnisse

Collaboration with teachers

Expressive sign language skills

Child’s language communication mode fluency

Classroom management skills

Ausbildung

At least 2 years of study at higher education institution

Jobbeschreibung

ASL Instructional Assistant

Winooski School District – John F Kennedy – Winooski, Vermont

Job Details

• Job ID: 5577914
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Re-Posted: May 11, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Job Requirements

• 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.

Salary

$25 to $39 Per Hour

Job Categories

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

Contact Information

• Katherine Blair
• 60 Normand St.
• Winooski, Vermont 05404
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]