Deaf Education Assistant - Life Skills (NMHS)

Mesquite ISD; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a Deaf Education Assistant - Life Skills to support a Deaf and Hard of Hearing classroom. This role reports to the Principal/Coordinator - Deaf Education and collaborates with a certified teacher to implement individualized student programs.

Responsibilities include preparing instructional materials, adapting activities to meet diverse needs, maintaining records, and supervising students throughout the day. Requires strong communication and ASL familiarity.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Some experience with children preferred.
• Knowledge of Deaf Community and ASL is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Deaf Education teacher to prepare instructional materials.
• Assist in the instructional program under supervision of a certified teacher.
• Maintain administrative records and prepare reports.
• Assist students with physical needs, including transfers to/from wheelchairs.
• Attend to students' personal care needs and behavior management.
• Supervise students during meals, bus, and playground.

Skills

Collaborate with others

Work with Deaf or Hard of Hearing

Follow verbal and written instructions

Communicate effectively

General office equipment

Knowledge of Deaf Community & ASL

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Mesquite ISD

Deaf Education Assistant - Life Skills (NMHS) JobID: 4562

Pay Grade: 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.

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