Parent Infant Program (PIP) Teacher Assistant

Texas-School-For-the-Dea; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas School for the Deaf in Austin is seeking a Parent Infant Program (PIP) Teacher Assistant to support SOC teachers and families. This 189-day, 40-hour-per-week role focuses on preparing materials and guiding activities for deaf and hard-of-hearing children.

You will assist with lesson planning, supervise students, collect data, and help with daily care, including mobility and sign language communication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of experience with children ages 0-5.
• One year of experience with children preferably Deaf/Hard of Hearing.
• Sign language skills at ADVANCED level at hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist SOC teachers with lesson planning and activity development.
• Prepare learning materials and center displays.
• Supervise students in teacher's absence and during activities.
• Assist with data collection, documentation and reporting.
• Support daily living activities and mobility for children.
• Contribute to behavior management and individualized instruction.

Skills

Sign Language

Communication

Planning/organizing

Quality control

Dependability

Safety and security

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Family Services or other ECE/0-3 related field

5 years experience Deaf/Hard of Hearing 0-3

Job description

Parent Infant Program (PIP) Teacher Assistant

Texas School for the Deaf SOC (Statewide Outreach Center) - Austin, Texas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5960745

Application Deadline: Oct 25, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 14, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of position: 189 days

Hours: 40 hours per week

SUMMARY

Assists SOC teachers/team for the instructional needs of deaf/ hard of hearing students and families. Assists in designing and preparing age and individually-appropriate materials and learning experiences for the Parent Infant Program. Assists the SOC teachers/team with monitoring the students inside and outside the center and works with children and families individually or in small groups. Works under the general supervision of the supervisor and immediate direction of the assigned teacher(s). Performs moderately complex (journey-level) educational assistance work. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists the teacher in preparing learning materials/experience set-ups and center displays.
• Participates in the direct service planning in a team approach with the teacher and assists with lesson planning or activity development.
• Provides orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
• Assumes responsibility for the supervision and instruction of students in the teacher's absence.
• Conducts learning activities as assigned by the teacher; works with individual children or small groups.
• Participates in child data collection, documentation, and interpretation.
• Keeps the teacher informed of special needs or unique needs of individual students.
• Assists children in dressing and daily activities.
• May assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning, and signing or interpreting instructions for them.
• Assists children with physical needs and personal care including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Escorts and monitors children to and from Toddler Learning Center to other places on campus.
• Assists and guides students during mealtime, modeling and teaching appropriate table behavior.
• Implements both individual and group behavior management strategies as instructed by teacher/supervisor.
• Assumes responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s special medical, physical, communicative, and emotional needs.
• With activities assigned by teacher/ supervisor, works with individual children/families or small groups to nurture developmental milestones progression.
• Helps supervise students throughout the day; inside and outside the Toddler Learning Center.
• Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports.
• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job including, but not limited to, sitting on floors, lifting, transporting and supporting young children.
• Assist SOC with special projects and events.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists in the ordering of food and supplies.
• Helps with inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.
• Helps teacher keep administrative records and prepare required reports

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience working with children ages 0-5
• One year of experience working with children of any age preferably Deaf/Hard of Hearing children
• Sign Language- At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Signed Communication Proficiency Interview (SCPI) level of ADVANCED. When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the proficiency level required at hire.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Proficient signed communications skills
• Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Family Services or other ECE/0-3 related field
• 5 years experience of working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing 0-3
• Spanish Fluency

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ATTRIBUTES

• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans.
• Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things

SUPERVISOR

PIP Supervisor

Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) Code:

None equivalent

It is the Texas School for the Deaf’s (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $3,670 Per Month

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Rachel Baker , Parent Infant Program Supervisor
• SOC (Statewide Outreach Center)
• Email: [e-mail]