Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Assistant - District-Wide

Cherry Creek

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as an integral member of the educational team to support students with special needs, particularly those facing barriers related to language, communication, or access. Collaborate with special education and general education staff to ensure equitable access to instruction, social interaction, and the overall school experience. Implement instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs using communication approaches appropriate for each student. Provide in-class, small-group, or one-on-one assistance to foster academic success and social inclusion. Promote inclusive participation across academic and social settings for students with moderate to severe needs.

Requirements

Criminal background check and fingerprinting required
High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma
One (1) year of professional work experience with special needs children in a paid program or licensed special education teaching
Basic knowledge of typical office equipment such as telephones, copiers, fax machines, email, etc.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
Basic knowledge of student instructional equipment including computers, adaptive equipment, augmentative communication devices, and other related equipment
Basic organizational skills
Intermediate sign language skills
Intermediate critical thinking and problem-solving skills
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
Intermediate interpersonal relations skills
Ability to work alone and collaboratively with others
Ability to implement behavior modification techniques
Ability to work one-on-one and in small groups with students
Ability to stay abreast of strategies for students with ASD and special education curriculum
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree
Experience working in the public sector
Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement
Experience working in a school district or educational setting
Experience with implementing research-based methodologies (e.g. Applied Behavior Analysis [ABA], Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped Children [TEACCH], Positive Behavior Intervention Supports [PBIS], etc.)
Ability to work in a transdisciplinary model

Responsibilities

Ensure Deaf/Hard of Hearing students receive and understand communication presented in all educational settings by providing differentiation, which may include supplementing with sign language. As part of the instructional team, work collaboratively with general education and/or special education classroom teachers to support behavior management, communication systems, organization systems, and/or instruction/curriculum for students with moderate to severe needs.
Communicate with all members of the educational team (teachers, supervisors, interpreters, para educators,) who are directly responsible for the educational program for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. Provide input about student performance and progress for sake of instructional planning, conferences, and individualized education plan (IEP) meetings.
Assist educational team by monitoring and supporting student behavior and language in all education settings. Facilitate and clarify appropriate social interaction with peers and assist students with accessing their educational environment and social interactions by supporting with sign language at the student’s level.
Collect and document accurate data during instructional sessions to include skill introduction, acquisition and mastery.
Apply effective problem-solving skills through collaborative conversations with students, staff, parents/guardians, building administrators, and district liaisons.
Train staff to maintain daily records of student progress/behavior, and provide observation, data, feedback, and recommendations to the team.
Monitor safety of students with behavioral challenges. Respond to unsafe behaviors including aggressions, self-injurious behaviors, and elopement.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.