Deaf Education Assistant
Deaf Education Assistant
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Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Work under the direction of the teacher of the deaf to enable students to learn communication skills and help them to grow mentally physically and emotionally.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Education/Certification:
Two years of study at an institution of higher learningOR
An associates (or higher) degree OR
Meet the rigorous standard of quality required by the district
Special Knowledge/Skills
Strong communication public relations organizational and interpersonal skills
Effective verbal and written communications skills
Ability to follow written and/or oral directions interpret policy and exercise good judgement
Work effectively and harmoniously with students parents and school personnel
Ability to instruct small groups
Ability to use the communication system that is required for the student(s)
Work Conditions:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office/educational equipment including personal computer tablets Smart Board etc.
Posture: Prolonged sitting standing and walking; bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion: Prolonged walking repetitive hand motions
Lifting: Lifting and carrying (less than 60 pounds)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun heat cold and inclement weather); exposure to noise; exposure to biological hazards (bacteria communicable diseases) work with frequent interruptions in a variety of educational settings and maintain professional demeanor under stress
Travel: Some in district travel
Regular attendance is an essential function.
Minimum Experience:
Experience working with students and parents- preferred. This experience may be working in church-related schools day camps youth groups private schools licensed day-care centers or similar experiences.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
- Participate in daily and long-range lesson and classroom activity planning.
- Conduct learning exercises with small groups of children.
- Facilitate communication between teacher and student and student and peers.
- Guide children in working and playing harmoniously with other children.
- Alert the teacher to special needs of individual children.
- Provide escort and assistance to children as necessary.
- Help maintain individual records for each child.
- Foster good eating habits and table manners in children.
- Assist teacher in maintaining neat work and study areas.
- Assist with the supervision of children during regular play periods.
- Collect and display suitable material for educational displays.
- Participate in District staff development programs.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.
- Perform such other tasks and accepts such other responsibilities as may be assigned.
EVALUATION: In accordance with state law and Board policy.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
