Program Assistant for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
Program Assistant for the Deaf Hard of Hearing
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Job Description
Title:
Program Assistant for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing VBESPA
Reports To:
Special Education Supervisor
Job Goal(s):
The primary job goal of the Program Assistant for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is to work with theclassroom teacher in carrying out the instructional program for each student in the assignedclass.
Location of Work:
Special Services Building / Local District Lawrence Elementary/Middle/High School
701 S Paw Paw Street
Lawrence MI 49064
Starting Date:
As soon as possible
Rate of Pay:
Placement on current program assistant salary schedule
Hours to Work:
7 hours per day
Classification:
Program Assistant
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
High School diploma required
Associates degree or completion of two years college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred
Skills:
- American Sign Language preferred
- Ability to work with students with hearing impairments who may possess deficits in developmental areas particularly language and comprehension
- Ability to implement consistent child management skills
- Possess good communication teamwork and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with teacher ancillary staff and students
- Preference given to individuals with sign language experience
Essential Job Functions:
- Valid Drivers License required
- Consistently demonstrate effective instructional behaviors.
- Demonstrate effective classroom behavior management skills.
- Follow teacher direction and written lesson plans.
- Demonstrate initiative in picking up concepts and methods of instruction.
- Assist teacher in classroom preparation for instruction and organization.
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining records of students progress toward IEPC goals and objectives.
- Instruct students individually or in small groups.
- Supervise a variety of student activities including playground field trips and communitybased instruction opportunities.
- Stoop and kneel in order to play and work with children on the floor.
- Learn and use crisis intervention techniques with children.
- Assist students with personal needs (toileting dressing etc..
- Assist in development of procedures and implement and collect data regarding their effectiveness.
- Provide constructive feedback to teachers regarding students programming and teacher performance.
- Demonstrate problemsolving skills and be able to take on the duties of the primary instructor when the teacher is absent from class.
- Accept feedback from staff in a professional manner.
- Deliver students to appropriate locations on time for programming or bus transportation.
- Participate in staff meetings.
- Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.
- Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
- Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Director of Special Education.
Terms of Employment: As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van BurenISD Board of Education.
This job posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISDs web site under Employment. If you do not have access to a computer with internet accessyou may use a computer at the VBISD by calling.
Position is open until filled.
Inhouse staff must fill out the online internal application.
Employment Type
Full Time
