Deaf Education Support Specialist

Mesquite ISD; South Carolina; On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Mesquite ISD is seeking a Deaf Education Assistant - ECSE in Florence to support the Deaf education teacher and assist in instructional and personal care tasks for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. The role involves adapting materials, maintaining records, and ensuring student safety under supervision.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED; no prior experience is required though some experience with children is preferred.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma/GED.

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 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

Skills

Teamwork

ASL knowledge

Follow instructions

Communication

Office equipment

Deaf/HOH awareness

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Mesquite ISD is seeking a Deaf Education Assistant - ECSE in Florence to support the Deaf education teacher and assist in instructional and personal care tasks for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students. The role involves adapting materials, maintaining records, and ensuring student safety under supervision.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma/GED; no prior experience is required though some experience with children is preferred.