Associate - Deaf Education

Des Moines Public School District • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Works specifically with deaf and hard of hearing students. Exhibits and models fluent sign language skills and supports student success. Abides by guidelines established for teacher associates of the district. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the building assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, G.E.D, or HiSET.
• Para Educator Certification, CDA, or Associate Degree.
• Experience with working with deaf and hard of hearing children
• Fluent in American Sign Language
• All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.
• Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Nice To Haves

• Successful work or volunteer experience with deaf population.
• Supervisory experience with school-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom teacher with educational activities
• Provide positive, clear sign language modeling during instructional activities
• Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students’ Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
• Follow behavior management plans for individual students or classroom, when applicable
• Assist in implementing instructional programs and ensuring the use of American Sign Language and English is modeled to students at all times
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment with teacher guidance
• Perform personal care duties for students as needed, when needed
• Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment
• Facilitate language and literacy development in both ASL and English
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

Benefits

• All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check.
• Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree