Instructional Assist Deaf/Hh
Instructional Assist Deaf/Hh
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SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND
We are GREAT!
Growth Respect Excellence Achievement Teams
The Arizona State Schools for the Deaf and the Blind (ASDB) we are seeking enthusiastic team members who are pursuing greatness and who can help provide our students with diverse opportunities. We know that our employees are the key to maintaining our standards of excellence. From staff members to teachers we empower our employees to meet the needs of our students and engage in their learning community.
ASDB was founded in 1912 the year of Arizonas statehood. ASDB serves over 2000 children who are blind visually impaired deaf hard of hearing or deafblind from birth to grade 12. ASDB operates two schools for the deaf one school for the blind our statewide Early Learning Program which includes birth to three and preschool programs and Itinerant Services for students attending a school with one of our district partners. ASDB is dedicated to empowering diverse young children and students with the educational opportunities necessary to succeed in college career and life.
INSTRUCTIONAL ASSIST DEAF/HH
Location: Tucson
Employee Status: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Calendar: 10Month
Pay Rate: $15.9371
Other: Sign Language (Beginning Moderate or Advanced)
Experinece working with Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Number of positions: 2
Click the link toINSTRUCTIONAL ASSIST DEAF/HH Please submit an application directly to our agency webpage.
CONTACT INFORMATION For more information contact the Recruiter at:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Individual positions may be responsible for some or all of the listed duties and/or other related duties
Assist Teacher in the implementation of instructional objectives behavioral strategies and IEP (Individual Education Plan) goals.
Under the guidance of the Teacher; tutor students in a variety of activities (academic subjects daily life/social skills etc.) in both individual and group settings.
Monitor students in the use and care of equipment to prevent injuries
Observe record and maintain student files per Federal State and Agency policies
Provide Assistance in lifting and caring for students which may include toileting feeding and hygiene
Transport students to and from activities/appointments when necessary
Continue professional growth through training sessions/workshops
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Policies procedures and programs of the immediate work unit
Principles and practices of administration and management
Agency or program rules regulations and operating procedures
Instructional methods and learning strategies
Behavior management techniques
Computer programs/software and office equipment relevant to position
SKILLED IN:
Monitoring/assessing performance
Augmentative communication
Time management
Organization and planning
ABILITY TO:
Communicate information and ideas effectively so that others will understand
Multitask
Work with minimal supervision
Operate AT equipment
Reach stoop bend and lift
Operate office equipment
SPECIAL CONDITIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to pass FBI and State background check
Defensive Driver Training program to be completed by all agency personnel that drive on State business
High School Diploma
Associates Degree OR completion of 60 units of college coursework OR a valid Paraprofessional certification
Current Arizona Drivers License
Current CPR First Aid and Crisis Intervention Training certifications or ability to obtain within required timeline.
ASL (American Sign Language) skills if working with students/staff who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Braille skills if working with students who are blind/visually impaired.
BENEFITS
Benefit eligible employees have a variety of choices for medical dental vision shortterm disability supplemental and dependent life insurance. Offered plans provide exceptional value to our employees and their eligible dependents. Employees have a 31day period from effective date of hire to elected coverage. Elected benefits could start as early as 2 weeks after hire.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically covered for basic life nonsmokers accidental death and dismemberment and seat belt insurance.
Benefit eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the States retirement plan and longterm disability (LTD) program. Enrollment is mandatory and is subject to a 26week waiting period before initial enrollment. Employees may also choose to participate in a deferred compensation program to take advantage of taxdeferred retirement investments. Benefit Options also offer Employee SelfService Wellness Tuition Discount Travel Reduction Auto & Home Insurance and Purchase Discount Programs
Employment Type
Full-Time
