Deaf Education Assistant - Life Skills (NMHS)

Mesquite-Isd; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a Deaf Education Assistant - Life Skills to support Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in a combined special education and general education setting. You will assist the deaf education teacher with instructional materials, self-help skills, behavior management, and student supervision.

Under supervision, you will transfer students, assist with personal care, maintain records, monitor progress, participate in staff development, and help create an inclusive learning

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma/GED
• Special Knowledge/Skills: Collaboration, ASL proficiency, ability to follow verbal and written instructions, effective communication, knowledge of Deaf Community and ASL
• Experience: None, some experience with children preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the teacher in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays
• Assist with the instructional program under the direct supervision of a certified teacher
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
• Assist students with physical disabilities 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
• Report to the teacher any special needs or problems of individual student
• Assist assessment team by administering achievement and/or development tests
• Supervise students during the day including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Maintain confidentiality
• Participate in staff development, meetings, and events
• Supervise students when teacher is temporarily absent
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Collaboration

ASL Proficiency

Follow Instructions

Communication

Deaf/HOH Support

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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 testsHelp 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:

• 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.