Deaf Education Life Skills Assistant

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

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