Deaf-Blind Communication Support Paraeducator

Maize USD 266; Maize (KS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Maize USD 266 is seeking a paraeducator to support deaf-blind students by facilitating communication and adapting activities under licensed staff supervision.

The role involves using tactile signing, braille, and symbol systems to aid learning, with responsibilities including assisting with field trips, attending meetings, and helping implement IEP goals. A High School diploma and Highly Qualified status are required, with additional coursework encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• All Elementary Paraeducators must be Highly Qualified (48+ college hours or college degree or Highly Qualified Assessment).
• Training program through Utah University and ISDB credential not yet completed or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Adapt classroom activities and materials under licensed staff guidance to support objectives.
• Facilitate communication for the deaf-blind student using tactile signing, object symbols, tactile symbols, and braille.
• Administer basic first aid and assist medically fragile students under supervision.
• Attend field trips and events to provide interpretation services for the deaf-blind student.
• Participate in meetings to convey information related to job functions.
• Instruct hearing-impaired students under teacher supervision to implement IEP goals.
• Support and reinforce concepts from IEP-driven instructional plans.
• Maintain instructional materials, records, and progress toward IEP goals.
• Monitor students in multiple settings to ensure a safe, positive learning environment.
• Rides school bus with students as needed to provide interpretation services.
• Communicate with staff and support personnel to implement IEP objectives and progress.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Tactile signing

Education

High School diploma

48+ college hours or degree or qualifying assessment

Job description

Maize USD 266 is seeking a paraeducator to support deaf-blind students by facilitating communication and adapting activities under licensed staff supervision.

The role involves using tactile signing, braille, and symbol systems to aid learning, with responsibilities including assisting with field trips, attending meetings, and helping implement IEP goals. A High School diploma and Highly Qualified status are required, with additional coursework encouraged.