Deaf Hard of Hearing

Position Type:
Support Staff - Campus/Instructional Aide

Date Posted:
4/15/2024

Location:
Special Education Dept
SEGUIN INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Job Description

JOB TITLE: Special Education Instructional Aide WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Non-Exempt
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Support Paraprofessional
REPORTS TO: Principal PAY GRADE: Clerical/Tech (2)

DEPT/SCHOOL: Campus DAYS EMPLOYED: 186

DATE REVISED: November 2021

PRIMARY PURPOSE:
Assist the teacher in the preparation and management of the classroom activities and
administrative requirements to work with students who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Work under the supervision of a certified teacher.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Certification:
Associate Degree
2 years of college (48 hrs) from an Institute of Higher Education
Or hold a Certificate of Qualification for Paraprofessionals
*Must apply for TEA Instructional Aide Certification

Special Knowledge/Skills:
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with children who are deaf or hard of hearing.
General knowledge of office equipment

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

1. Assist the teacher in preparing instructional material and classroom displays.

2. Assist with facilitating communication for student(s) who are deaf or hard of hearing.

3. Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher.

4. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.

5. Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports for identified students.

6. Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students.

7. Uphold and enforce school rules, administrative regulations, and state and local board policy.

8. Assist in supervising students throughout the school day.

9. Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom.

10. Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment.

11. Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events.

12. Responsible for learning and adapting to each student's medical, physical, communicative and emotional needs.

13. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

EQUIPMENT USED:
Uses typewriter, copier, calculator, PC, mainframe, printer, fax machine, and/or any new
Technology equipment and devise as acquired by the district

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:
Reading; ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal); ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to handle all types of behavior

Physical Demands/Environment Factors:
Excessive standing, stooping, bending and lifting

Other:

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's Policy on Evaluation of paraprofessional personnel.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.

Employee Signature Date

Campus/Department Signature Date

Program Director Signature Date __

Attachment(s):

• SpEd Inclusion Instructional Aide_Nov21.doc

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