Primary Purpose

To provide communication access and facilitation to students that are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in a variety of educational settings. To provide academic support and accommodations as approved by the ARD committee. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Qualifications

Education/Certification/Licensure

High school diploma or GED

Educational Aide III Certification

48 college hours or passing score on Paraprofessional Exam

Special Knowledge/Skills

Ability to work well with children

Knowledge of Deaf Culture

Fluent in American Sign Language or other English sign language system

Experience

2 years of experience with Deaf children 

Major Responsibilities and Duties

1. Work directly with students to facilitate communication between students who are deaf and hard of hearing and other students and staff.
2. Work directly with students who are deaf and hard of hearing in reinforcing and monitoring skills previously introduced by the teacher of the deaf.
3. Consistently utilize the students’ designated modes of communication (e.g. listening and spoken language, simultaneous communication, manual communication, or some other preferred mode) and classroom assistive listening technologies.
4. Become and remain well-versed in course material in order to demonstrate competency in the in-class support process.
5. Become proficient in student’s individual communication methods and strategies.
6. Create instructional materials as needed.
7. Be informed, monitor, and report to the deaf education case manager or cooperating teacher when concerns arise about the student’s individual needs or modifications and/or modifications as approved by the Individualized Education Program committee (IEP).
8. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential job function.
9. Demonstrate flexibility when role shifts take place.
10. Provide orientation and assistance to substitute teachers.
11. Administer to students with severe physical handicaps by lifting, feeding, cleaning, maintaining hygiene, and any other personal care services that the student requires.
12. Responsible for use of safe procedures of physical intervention with acting-out students.
13. Implement individualized provisions of positive and negative reinforcement for student behaviors.
14. Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
15. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
16. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
17. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
18. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
19. Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
20. Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
21. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
22. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
23. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
24. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
25. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
26. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
27. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Effective verbal and written communication; ability to maintain emotional control under stress; ability to work with frequent interruptions

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Moderate standing, stooping, bending, and lifting; prolonged sitting and working at computer; repetitive hand motions

Terms 187 days

Pay Grade Intervener Scale