Para, Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Paraprofessional, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, will assist the Deaf/Hard of Hearing teacher with students in the classroom, assisting in the care and management of students. The Paraprofessional, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, will be responsible for material preparation and clerical tasks. The Paraprofessional, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, will work under the supervision of member(s) of the instructional or administrative staff, directly reporting to the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (D/HH) teacher and Lead Interpreter as needed. In specific cases, the Paraprofessional, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, may be assigned to work with a student on a 1:1 basis within a classroom outside of the D/HH environment. DISTRICT EXPECTATIONS: All district employees must: · Demonstrate regular and predictable attention to the work. · Support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and Strategic Plan. · Engage in civility, respect, and professionalism. · Maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Requirements

Applicant must be fluent in English and the appropriate heritage language (specifically American Sign Language), demonstrating mastery in reading/writing skills as well.
Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals.
Writes routine reports and correspondence.
Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.
Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Computes rate, ratio, and percent and draws and interprets bar graphs.
Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Deals with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Knowledge of relevant and current computer software programs.
Standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, crawling, handling, and keyboarding.
Up to 55 pounds.
Both dominant and non-dominant; overhead.
Noise Intensity: 4, loud.

Nice To Haves

Previous work with deaf/hard of hearing preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a firm command of American Sign Language/Signed English and can converse and explain directions, social interactions, and safety commands if assigned to a Total Communication classroom.
Aids in monitoring and maintenance of audio equipment and assistive technology, including, but not limited to, hearing aids, cochlear implants, boots, FM systems. Conducts hearing aid checks and may assist with replacement of batteries. Reports any incidental observations to instructor (e.g., student turns equipment off, refuses to wear it, complains about equipment function/feel, carelessness in handling, loss, or damage).
Assists specific students in a 1:1 capacity as age or exceptionalities require.
Demonstrates understanding and use of students’ Individual Educational Plan (IEP) accommodations.
Assists teachers in classroom preparation. Assembles/maintains classroom displays. Prepares/assists in development of instructional materials geared toward deaf/hard of hearing students. Develops learning aids or guided activities such as picture vocabulary, science specimens, and library tools. Copy materials, laminate items, etc.
Operates and stores audio/visual equipment and other instructional systems.
Assists in completion of forms, schedules, check charts, other data as required.
Aids teacher in supervision of learning activities and reinforces skills introduced by teacher.
Carries out routine practice exercises assigned by the teacher, under direction/supervision of teacher.
Circulates the classroom during instructional time or independent activity; provides support as needed.
Assists the teacher in checking/marking classwork and tests.
Supervises students while on school campus, including duties as assigned by administration/classroom teacher/DHH supervisors to ensure student safety and appropriate behavior.
Performs any other duties as assigned.