Deaf Education Assistant - Life Skills (Florence)

Mesquite-Isd; United States; Presencial; USD 25.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mesquite ISD in Florence, USA seeks a Deaf Education Assistant - Life Skills to support a Deaf and Hard of Hearing classroom at Florence Elementary School. You will assist the certified teacher with instructional activities, materials, and student care in both Special Education and General Education contexts.

The role involves helping with self-help, behavior management, and accommodating individual student needs, including mobility and personal care, under supervision.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Able to communicate effectively with staff and students.
• Familiar with Deaf Community and American Sign Language.
• Experience working with children (preferred but not required).

Responsabilidades

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Participate in staff development training programs and special events as needed.
• Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Collaborative mindset

Communicate effectively

Follow instructions

Sign language basics

Deaf/Hard of Hearing awareness

Educación

High School Diploma/GED

Herramientas

General office equipment

Descripción del empleo

Deaf Education Assistant - Life Skills (Florence) JobID: 4554

• Date Posted: 10/30/2026
• Location: Florence Elementary School

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

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
• 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.