Deaf Education Assistant – Life Skills (Florence)

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking an Instructional Support staff member to assist the Deaf education teacher in supporting Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in a special and general education setting. Responsibilities include adapting instructional materials, managing behavior, and assisting with records under a certified teacher.

This role requires a High School diploma or GED and a Texas Educational Aide Certificate, with strong collaboration, communication, and knowledge of Deaf community.

Qualifications

• Education/certification requirements include a high school diploma or GED.
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the teacher to prepare instructional materials and displays.
• Assist with the instructional program under supervision, adapting to each student’s needs.
• Maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Assist students with physical needs, including transfers and positioning.
• Attend to students' personal care needs as required.
• Help manage classroom behavior under supervision.
• Supervise students during meals, bus, and playtime.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development and meetings as needed.

Skills

Collaborate with others

Work with Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Follow verbal/written instructions

Communicate effectively

Knowledge of Deaf Community and ASL

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Texas Educational Aide Certificate

Job description

Instructional Support Compensation Plan

Salary Range: 3

Shift Type: Full-Time

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Principal/Coordinator - Deaf Education

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To assist the Deaf education teacher in providing for the physical and instructional needs of students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in a Special Education and General Education setting. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Work collaboratively with others
• Work well with children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Knowledge of general office equipment
• Knowledge of the Deaf Community and American Sign Language

EXPERIENCE:

• None
• Some experience working with children preferred

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Collaborate with the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher by adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning
• Attend to students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Help manage the behavior of students under the direct supervision of a certified teacher
• Work with individual students or small groups to develop motor skills and conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
• Report to the teacher any special needs or problems of individual student
• Assist assessment team by administering achievement and/or development tests
• Help supervise students throughout the day, inside and outside the classroom. This includes lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events as needed
• Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands:

• Reading, writing, and effective verbal communication
• Maintaining emotional control under stress
• Exhibiting flexibility in completing job demands

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Standing; stooping; bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling frequently
• Lifting paper, books, equipment, and students
• Transferring and positioning students to and from wheelchairs
• Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases
• Experiencing moderate noise level in the work environment

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