Assistant - Deaf Education

Pay Grade: 723 (Min $15.00 per hr)
Work Days: 183
Primary Purpose:

• Provide direct teaching assistance to teachers of students with hearing impairment; assist the teacher in the preparation and management of classroom activities and administrative requirements.

Qualifications:
Education/Certification:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Ability to work well with children
• Knowledge of general office equipment

Experience:

• Some experience working with students with hearing impairment

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist in the instruction and supervision of students with hearing impairment
• Assist teachers in planning classroom activities and prepare necessary materials
• Perform duties as assigned by the principal (bus duty, lunch duty, etc.)
• Work with individual students or small groups to conduct instructional exercises assigned by the teacher
• Assist with the administration and scoring of objective testing instruments or work assignmen
• Assist in supervising students throughout the school day, both inside and outside the classroom
• Keep the teacher informed of any special needs or problems of individual students
• Assist in maintaining a neat and orderly classroom
• Assist in inventory, care, and maintenance of equipment
• Assist the teacher in keeping administrative records and preparing required reports
• Participate in staff development training programs, faculty meetings, and special events, as needed
• Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers
• Follow all rules, regulations, and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from superiors
• Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor
• Perform other functions that may be assigned by the Administration and/or supervisor

Equipment Used:

• Uses copier, typewriter, and audiovisual equipment

Working Conditions:
Mental Demands:

• Reading; ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

• Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting; work with frequent interruptions; frequent standing, stooping bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling; prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions; occasional lifting up to 50 pounds

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