Signing Paraprofessional - Preschool

Lake Roosevelt Elementary; Coulee Dam (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Lake Roosevelt Elementary in Washington is seeking a Signing Paraprofessional to support a preschool student who is deaf or hard of hearing. The role requires learning basic American Sign Language (ASL) and collaborating with teachers to facilitate communication and access to instruction.

The position is part-time (3 hours per day, 4 days per week) with hours potentially varying by student needs. Prior ASL experience is preferred but not required; training will be provided to develop signing

Qualifications

• Willingness and commitment to learn American Sign Language (ASL).
• Previous experience with ASL or working with deaf or hard of hearing students is preferred but not required.
• Ability to work effectively with preschool-aged children.
• Strong communication, patience, flexibility, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow teacher direction and implement student support strategies.
• Willingness to participate in training to develop signing and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and work collaboratively with school staff.
• Ability to meet district paraprofessional employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist the student individually and in group settings with classroom activities, assignments, and daily routines.
• Learn and use basic American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication strategies to support the student's needs.
• Facilitate communication between the student, teachers, staff, and peers.
• Support classroom instruction and reinforce learning objectives under the direction of the assigned teacher.
• Assist with adapting classroom materials and activities to meet the student's individual needs.
• Encourage student independence, social interaction, and participation in preschool activities.
• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and other staff to provide consistent communication support.
• Participate in training and professional development related to ASL, deaf and hard of hearing education, and student support.

Skills

ASL learning

ASL experience

Preschool childcare

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Confidentiality

Job description

Signing Paraprofessional - Preschool

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Job Details

Job ID: 5955243
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Signing Paraprofessional – Preschool

3 hours/day – 4 days/week
Hours/days may vary depending on student needs.

The Grand Coulee Dam School District is seeking a caring, patient, and dependable Signing Paraprofessional to support a preschool student who is deaf or hard of hearing. Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) is not required; however, applicants must be willing to learn and use sign language to support student communication and learning.

The Signing Paraprofessional will work under the direction of the classroom teacher and appropriate support staff to assist the student in accessing classroom instruction, participating in activities, and developing communication skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the student individually and in group settings with classroom activities, assignments, and daily routines.

• Learn and use basic American Sign Language (ASL) and other communication strategies to support the student's needs.

• Facilitate communication between the student, teachers, staff, and peers.

• Support classroom instruction and reinforce learning objectives under the direction of the assigned teacher.

• Assist with adapting classroom materials and activities to meet the student's individual needs.

• Encourage student independence, social interaction, and participation in preschool activities.

• Collaborate with teachers, specialists, and other staff to provide consistent communication support.

• Participate in training and professional development related to ASL, deaf and hard of hearing education, and student support.

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Willingness and commitment to learn American Sign Language (ASL).

• Previous experience with ASL or working with deaf or hard of hearing students is preferred but not required.

• Ability to work effectively with preschool-aged children.

• Strong communication, patience, flexibility, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to follow teacher direction and implement student support strategies.

• Willingness to participate in training to develop signing and communication skills.

• Ability to maintain student confidentiality and work collaboratively with school staff.

• Ability to meet district paraprofessional employment requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, and move throughout the classroom and playground.

• Ability to participate in indoor and outdoor preschool activities.

• Ability to provide hands-on assistance and supervision as needed.

Position Contingency

This position is dependent upon the continued enrollment and identified needs of the student receiving services. If the student is no longer enrolled in the district or the need for this position changes, the position may be discontinued in accordance with applicable district policies and collective bargaining agreements.

Position Type: Part-Time
Salary: $23.95 to $33.66 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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