Deaf Education Aide (2026-2027 academic year)

Young World Physical Education

Wichita Falls (TX)

On-site

USD 20,940 - 29,447

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local school district in Wichita Falls is seeking a full-time Deaf Education Aide to support hearing impaired students. The aide will assist teachers, interpret for students, and help facilitate effective education strategies. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and a valid Texas educational aide certificate, along with experience in Sign language. Salary ranges from $20,940 to $29,447 per year, depending on qualifications. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED required.
Valid Texas educational aide certificate necessary.
Must have experience with Sign language.

Responsibilities

Assist deaf education teachers in programming for students.
Act as a liaison between teachers.
Interpret/facilitate for deaf students.

Skills

Ability to work with hearing impaired students

Ability to communicate effectively

Signing experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Job description

Deaf Education Aide (2026-2027 academic year)

Wichita Falls Independent School District SPED - Deaf Education - Wichita Falls, Texas. Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5531704

Application Deadline: Apr 30, 2027 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Mar 01, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 13, 2026

Job Description

Job Title: Deaf Education Paraprofessional

Reports to: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned/Coordinator for the RDSPD

Dept./School: Special Education

Wage Status: Nonexempt

Pay Grade/Days: Clerical 3/183 days

Date Revised: 5/16/2025

Primary Purpose: Deaf education aides are utilized to enhance the special education instructional program for hearing impaired students in the school’s mainstream working with general ed. teachers, deaf education teachers/staff, and hearing impaired students.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification: High school diploma or GED
Valid Texas educational aide certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills: Ability to work with hearing impaired students
Ability to communicate effectively
Experience: Must have Signing experience

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Support

Assist the deaf education teachers in effectively programming for deaf education students in the general ed. classroom as well as the special education classes.
Act as a liaison between the general ed. teachers and deaf education teachers.
Interpret (sign)/facilitate for the deaf students in a mainstream class.
Prepare materials as directed by teachers.
Maintain student files and records as directed by teachers.
Assist in preparing classroom materials and visual aids.

Student Management

Review work with students as directed by deaf education teacher.
Reinforce classroom rules.
Assist students in application tasks.
Oversee deaf education students as they work with classroom/learning technology.
Accompany students around the school, as necessary.
Assist deaf education students on field trips.
Assist teachers with playground, lunchroom and bus duty, as necessary.

Other

Attend in-service meetings with special education teachers or meetings designated for aides.
To perform any other duties directly related to deaf education students as assigned by the supervisor.
Regular Attendance

Supervisory Responsibilities: None.

Equipment Used: Copier, personal computer, assistive technology and audiovisual equipment.

Working Conditions

Maintain emotional control under stress. Repetitive hand motion. Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting. Works outside and inside.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Applicants for all positions are considered without regard to race, color, sex, (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status. Additionally, the district does not discriminate against an applicant who acts to oppose such discrimination or participates in the investigation of a complaint related to a discriminating employment practice.

The district Title IX Coordinator is Denise Williams , Director of Human Resources, 1104 Broad St., Wichita Falls, TX 76301 940-235-1012

Questions regarding posted positions should be addressed to Human Resources 940-235-1012.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20,940 to $29,447 Per Hour

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