Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Education: Signing Aide

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Special Education Signing Aide to support deaf or hard of hearing students by facilitating communication in educational settings. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, alongside a Paraprofessional Certificate or 60 hours of college credit. The aide will work directly with students, teachers, and other professionals, providing support in classrooms and other environments while adhering to students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education.

Qualifications

• Must meet all requirements for the position as designated by the ISBE.
• 2 years of school-based experience preferred, including coursework to learn American Sign Language.
• Ability to work with students with behavior or learning problems.

Responsibilities

• Interprets messages across modalities preserving content integrity.
• Encourages student independence in communication skills.
• Monitors student understanding in class using designated communication methods.
• Provides resource assistance and implements accommodations as listed on IEP.
• Promotes participation and communication for deaf or hard of hearing students.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Collaboration Skills

Education

Paraprofessional Certificate or 60 college credit hours

Job description

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Special Education Signing Aide to support deaf or hard of hearing students by facilitating communication in educational settings. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, alongside a Paraprofessional Certificate or 60 hours of college credit. The aide will work directly with students, teachers, and other professionals, providing support in classrooms and other environments while adhering to students' Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in education.