Job Duties
Under close supervision and based on specific guidelines and lesson plans developed by teacher, provides direct instruction to students; assists teacher in maintaining an effective, comprehensive educational program to meet the needs of deaf/hard of hearing students; assists students with instructional needs individually and in small groups and tutors students in core subject areas; assists students with individual needs, including physical needs, daily living/functional training activities; obtains and/or prepares instructional materials/aids for students; maintains order and cleanliness in an educational environment; observes and completes documentation of student's progress; attends seminars, conferences, required job-related training and other staff development training programs; may serve on committees; other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:
• Experience as a paraprofessional • Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing or multi-disabled students
Applicants must exhibit the ability to communicate in American Sign Language during the interview with the expectation of obtaining an American Sign Language Proficiency Instrument (ASLPI) rating of 3 or above within three years from date of hire.
Salary/Benefits
Annual salary range $24,500.00 (minimum) to $34,500 (maximum), based on degree and creditable years of experience. This is a 10-month position paid on a 12-month basis, based on previous experience. Benefit options include life, disability, dental and health insurance; annual/sick leave; and Employees' Retirement or Teachers Retirement.
Requirements
High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience working in an instructional/childcare setting OR One year of experience required at the lower level Instruction Paraprofessional 1 (EDS010) or position equivalent.
Additional Information
Agency Logo: Requisition ID: EDU05AC Number of Openings: 3 Shift: Day Job