Long Term Aide (MSSD)

Gallaudet University; United States; On-site; USD 52,349,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Gallaudet University seeks a Long Term Aide (MSSD) to support K-12 students in the Clerc Center. The role provides one-on-one assistance with academic activities, safety, and skill development while collaborating with teachers.

Responsibilities include monitoring student behavior, reacting to crises, and adapting activities for diverse learners in a full-day session. The position runs on a fixed-term basis with background checks required.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Two years of post-secondary education in education, deaf education, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience working with children in K-12 settings.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one support to students and help them master skills.
• Assist teachers to ensure safety and well-being of students.
• Monitor students, respond to crises, and manage classroom activities.

Skills

ASL fluency

K-12 student behavior knowledge

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years of post-secondary education in education or deaf education

Job description

OVERVIEW:

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, and multicultural institution of higher education dedicated to the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. As part of the university, the Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center is a federally funded center that operates exemplary elementary and secondary education programs for deaf and hard of hearing students as well as national outreach programs which develop and disseminate innovative curricula, instructional techniques, and products nationwide, and provide information, training, and technical assistance to parents and professionals serving children from birth through age 21.

Job Title:

Long Term Aide (MSSD)

Worker Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Hourly

Exempt Status:

No

Supervisory Organization (Department):

Aides - JM

Summary:

Supporting Clerc Center for a fixed-term basis.

Job Description:

Primary Responsibilities:

To provide and work with teachers to ensure the safety and well-being of the students working one-on-one while helping those master skills and improve academic performance in K-12 school settings. Familiarity and be able to react quickly and appropriately in crisis situations, vigilant in monitoring students and be agile, work with students with various instructional activities, classroom and student management.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED required
• Two years of post-secondary education in education, deaf education, or a related field.
• Must have at least one year of experience working with children in K-12 educational setting.
• Knowledge and understanding of K-12 students and behaviors of students at different age groups
• Fluency in American Sign Language

Employment Information:

• Employment Dates: ASAP– June 11, 2027
• The contractual period is divided into two portions: August 13, 2026 - December 18, 2026 and January 4, 2027 – June 11, 2027, and is dependent upon performance and program needs.
• Required Orientation Training: to be determined
• All employees hired must undergo and pay for a background investigation if selected for the job and must be cleared before starting first day on the job. Fees for the background investigation can range from $35.50 to $135 dependent on your location(s).
• Background Check and Gallaudet Student Conduct Office Records must be in good standing.
• Compensation: $18.40 per hour
• Work Days: All student days, except for holiday breaks, spring break, and professional days. If there is a professional day requiring temporary employees to attend, employees will be notified.
• Work Hours: Mondays - Fridays 7:30am – 4:00pm, including a 30-minute unpaid break.
• Deadline: ASAP

If you have any questions, please contact Clerc Center Human Resources Office at [e-mail].

Other Important Information:

• The successful candidate will undergo a background check that must be cleared prior to working at Gallaudet University.

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Gallaudet Universityis an equal opportunity employer/educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin, religion, age, hearing status, disability, genetic information,covered veteran status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, source of income, place of business or residence, pregnancy, childbirth, or any other unlawful basis. This policy is in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Rehabilitation Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the District of Columbia Human Rights Act, and other applicable laws and applies to all procedures affecting applicants and employees including, but not necessarily limited to: recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, reappointment, tenure, demotion, selection for training, layoff, furlough, and termination, compensation, and all other conditions or privileges of employment.