ASL Paraprofessional – Deaf Education Support

Menta; Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Menta Group is hiring a Paraprofessional to work with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom and school-wide program.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on a 10-month calendar, with direct hire and year-to-year continuity. The role emphasizes ASL interpretation, behavior management, and collaboration with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students to access the curriculum.

Qualifications

• ASL proficiency required.
• CDI or NIC preferred.
• Experience with Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.
• Fluency in ASL and signed English.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Flexibility to support multiple grade levels as populations change.
• Paraprofessional Certification preferred, but not required.
• Ability to operate tactfully under stress.
• At least 23 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist deaf or hard-of-hearing students by interpreting spoken material into sign language.
• Facilitate peer communication.
• Help students access the curriculum, daily routines and school activities.
• Manage classroom behaviors.
• Report behavioral concerns to appropriate staff.
• Implement and maintain behavioral program policies and data.
• Maintain classroom order and safety.
• Provide general supervision of students inside the school setting.
• Assist in prevention and management of incidents of non-compliance and/or escalation in behavior.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Provide interventions to students to assist in managing behaviors.
• Think quickly, independently, and tactfully.

Skills

ASL proficiency

CDI or NIC preferred

DHH community experience

ASL and signed English fluency

Strong communication skills

Flexibility to support multiple grades

Paraprofessional certification (pref.)

Ability to work under stress

Age 23+

Behavioral support for students

Education

Paraprofessional Certification

Job description

The Menta Group is hiring a Paraprofessional to work with classroom instructors and staff to provide targeted teaching and support to students in the classroom and school-wide program.

Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on a 10-month calendar, with direct hire and year-to-year continuity. The role emphasizes ASL interpretation, behavior management, and collaboration with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students to access the curriculum.