Instructional Assistant Deaf/HH 3709 - Oro Valley

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind - ASDB; Oro Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

State retirement plan

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) in Oro Valley is seeking an Instructional Assistant (Deaf/HH) for the 10-month calendar. This permanent, 40-hour-per-week role supports teachers and students in classroom settings, with emphasis on ASL communication and student care.

Requirements include a high school diploma and either an associate degree or 60 college units or paraprofessional certification; a valid AZ driver's license and background checks.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Associates Degree or 60 college units or paraprofessional certification preferred.
• Valid Arizona Driver's License required.
• Must pass FBI and State background check.
• ASL skills preferred for deaf/students and staff.
• CPR/First Aid and Crisis Intervention Training certifications or ability to obtain within timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Teacher in implementing instructional objectives, behavioral strategies, and IEP goals.
• Tutor students individually and in groups in academic subjects, daily life and social skills.
• Monitor use and care of equipment to prevent injuries.
• Observe, record, and maintain student files per policies.
• Provide assistance in lifting and caring for students as needed.
• Transport students to activities/appointments when necessary.
• Engage in ongoing professional growth through training sessions/workshops.

Skills

Augmentative communication

Monitoring/assessing performance

Time management

Organization and planning

Clear communication

Work with minimal supervision

Education

High School Diploma

Associates Degree

60 college units

Paraprofessional certification

Job description

Instructional Assistant Deaf/HH 3709 - Oro Valley JobID: 3709

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Instructional Assistant Deaf/HH
• Date Posted: 10/8/2026

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT (DEAF/HH)

Location: Oro Valley Campus

Employee Status: Permanent

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Calendar: 10-Month

Pay Rate: $16.74 per hour

Other: ASL preferred

CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties
• Assist Teacher in the implementation of instructional objectives, behavioral strategies, and IEP (Individual Education Plan) goals.
• Under the guidance of the Teacher; tutor students in a variety of activities (academic subjects, daily life/social skills, etc.) in both individual and group settings.
• Monitor students in the use and care of equipment to prevent injuries
• Observe, record, and maintain student files per Federal, State, and Agency policies
• Provide Assistance in lifting and caring for students which may include toileting, feeding, and hygiene
• Transport students to and from activities/appointments when necessary
• Continue professional growth through training sessions/workshops

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Policies, procedures, and programs of the immediate work unit
• Principles and practices of administration and management
• Agency or program rules, regulations, and operating procedures
• Instructional methods and learning strategies
• Computer programs/software and office equipment relevant to position

SKILLED IN:

• Monitoring/assessing performance
• Augmentative communication
• Time management
• Organization and planning

ABILITY TO:

• Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand
• Multitask
• Work with minimal supervision
• Operate AT equipment
• Reach, stoop, bend, and lift
• Operate office equipment

SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to pass FBI and State background check
• Defensive Driver Training program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree OR completion of 60 units of college coursework OR a valid Paraprofessional certification
• Current Arizona Driver's License
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Crisis Intervention Training certifications or ability to obtain within required timeline.
• ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Braille skills if working with students who are blind/visually impaired.

BENEFITS

Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents.Employees have a 31-day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire. Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life, non-smokers, accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance. Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the State's retirement plan and long-term disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26-week waiting period before initial enrollment.Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee Self-Service, Wellness, Tuition Discount, Travel Reduction, Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For more information contact the Recruiter at: [e-mail] Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting the Recruiter. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.