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Job Title: Deaf Education Aide –
Communications Facilitator
Reports To: Principal and Teacher(s) Assigned
Dept./School: Assigned Campus/Special Education
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Wage/Hour Status: Nonexempt
Pay Grade: Clerical/Para 2
Days Employed: 180
Date Revised: August 10, 2015
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Primary Purpose:
Provide interpreting services for hearing impaired students in a variety of educational settings. Assist in implementation of classroom programs, including self-help, behavior management, and instruction programs pertaining to Deaf Education students. Work under general supervision of principal and immediate direction of certified Deaf Education teacher.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High school diploma or GED
Valid certification as interpreter granted by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf or Texas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing preferred
Valid Texas Education Aide Certificate
Special Knowledge/Skills:
Ability to interpret in an educational setting
Knowledge of interpreter role and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct
Ability to use American Sign Language or other sign system to effectively communicate
Ability to work with hearing impaired students
Ability to read and interpret documents
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively to groups
Physical ability to move about in the classroom to monitor and supervise students
Learn pertinent procedures and functions quickly and apply them
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with those encountered in the
course of work
Experience:
Some experience working with children
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Instructional Support
- Interpret in educational settings including classrooms, co-curricular activities, school-related programs and meetings, conferences, staff development, and other situations.
- Attend and interpret Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee meetings as needed.
- Tutor hearing impaired students under the direction of classroom teacher.
- Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each student’s communication needs.
- Keep teacher informed of special needs or problems of assigned students.
Student Management
- Help supervise students throughout school day, inside and outside classroom including lunchroom, bus, and playground duty.
- Help manage student behavior including intervening in crisis situations when necessary.
Other
- Help maintain administrative records and prepare required reports.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Participate in staff development training programs to improve job performance.
- Participate in faculty meeting and special events as assigned.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None.
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment
Posture: Moderate standing; occasional kneeling, squatting, bending, and stooping
Motion: Repetitive hand motions; moderate walking
Lifting: Regular light lifting and carrying (15 pounds or less)
Environment: Work inside and outside (exposure to sun, heat, cold, and inclement weather); exposure to noise
Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress |