SpEd Aide Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)

SpEd Aide Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD) JobID: 8341 Position Type: Para - Instructional/Paraprofessional InstructionalDate Posted: 11/9/2026Location: Melillo Middle School Additional Information: Show/HideJob Title: SpEd Aide Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD)Duty Days: 185Pay Grade: C03Salary: Click for Salary Schedule Primary Purpose:Assist the teacher of the deaf in providing high quality instruction for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in the general and special education settings.Qualifications: Education/CertificationHigh School diploma or General Education degree (GED) requiredAssociate's degree, completion of 48 college credit hours, or have met the forma academic assessment required by the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB) requiredAssociate of Applied Science Degree in American Sign Language: Deaf Support specialist or hold a certification in Deaf Support Specialist preferred Special Knowledge / SkillsDemonstrate knowledge of manual communication ,e.g. American Sign Language, Signing Exact English, Conceptually Accurate Signed English, etc.Major Responsibilities and Duties:Work directly with students to facilitate communication between students who are deaf and hard of hearing and othersWork directly with students who are deaf and hard of hearing in reinforcing and monitoring skills previously introduced by the teacher of the deafConsistently utilize the students' designated modes of communication (e.g. listening and spoken language, simultaneous communication, manual communication, or some other preferred mode) and classroom assistive listening technologiesCollaborate with the teacher of the deaf regarding student progress on IEP goals and objectives through discussions and data collectionAssemble materials, programs, and/or equipment for students in order to support the provision of high quality instructionAssist students with physical disabilities according to their individualized needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting, or positioning if neededAssist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, toileting, and personal hygiene if neededAssist in managing the behavior of students and crisis intervention, including restraining disruptive or dangerous physical behavior if neededAssist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside of the classroom, including lunchroom, bus duty, and playgroundInform the teacher of the deaf of any special needs or problems of individual studentsAssist in inventory care, and maintenance of equipmentMaintain integrity of student confidentialityProvide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers as neededParticipate in professional learning, faculty meetings, and special events as neededComply with all Region 4 RDSPD, campus, and district policiesPerform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor Equipment UsedUse wheelchair lift rampspersonal computercopiertype and audiovisual equipmentWorking Conditions:Mental Demands:Reading, ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); maintain emotional control under stressPhysical Demands / Environmental Factors:Frequent standing, stooping, bending; kneeling; pushing and pulling; possible heavy lifting of students. Biological exposure to bacteria and communicable diseases; exposure tostudents who may display violent behavior