RDSPD Instructional Assistant — Sign Language Support

Memorial High School; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial High School in McAllen, Texas, is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the RDSPD program. The role involves assisting a RDSPD-certified teacher with classroom activities, behavior management, and supporting students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

The position starts immediately and offers hourly pay between $15.50 and $21.40. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, additional college hours or an associate degree, and Paraprofessional Certification (or willingness to obtain

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Associate degree or a minimum of 48 college hours, required
• Paraprofessional Certification, preferred (required upon employment)
• Sign Language skills or Signing Exact English (intermediate or higher), required

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom.
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.
• Assist with behavior management, toileting and/or medical needs of students when necessary.
• Monitor students to and from buses, in cafeteria, in inclusion classrooms and to and from activities.
• Assist the teacher in preparing instructional materials and with inventory, care and maintenance of equipment.
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.
• Maintain the same high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students as is expected of fully licensed teacher.
• Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations and state and local board policy.
• Participate in in-service training programs, as assigned.
• Maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Follow McAllen ISD customer service standards.
• Perform other duties assigned by immediate supervisor (primary evaluator).

Skills

Sign Language

Communication

Technology literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate degree / 48 college hours

Paraprofessional Certification

Tools

Office equipment

Job description

Memorial High School in McAllen, Texas, is seeking an Instructional Assistant for the RDSPD program. The role involves assisting a RDSPD-certified teacher with classroom activities, behavior management, and supporting students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.

The position starts immediately and offers hourly pay between $15.50 and $21.40. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, additional college hours or an associate degree, and Paraprofessional Certification (or willingness to obtain