ASSISTANT TEACHER FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING

Position Details

POSITION GOAL :

Under general supervision, to provide itinerant support to students with appropriate classroom services and IEP accommodations while assisting the Hearing Impaired

Teacher Consultant in maintaining a learning environment that enables students to master life and academic skills appropriate to age, functional level and individual capacity;

to perform a variety of clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel; and to perform related work as required.

QUALIFICATIONS :

• Must be able to meet Michigan Department of Education Requirements for approval as an instructional assistant.
• Must have two years’ study at an institution of higher education or an associate or higher degree or successfully pass the State Academic Assessment Examination in reading, writing and mathematics.
• Must be able to use sign skills at a level designated by the Hearing Impaired Teacher Consultant and Administration.
• Responsibility of employee to obtain and maintain all training(s), certificate(s), approval(s), etc. and provide documentation to the business office before expiration date of said document(s).
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds.
• Must have regular and reliable job attendance, performance, and the physical ability to do the job.
• Required to have a physical presence at the designated job site each scheduled work day.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES :

INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Teacher Consultant (DHHTC) with implementation individual instruction and IEP accommodations.
• Assist the DHHTC with instruction in the cognitive domain (i.e. language, communication, academic skills, etc) during individual and classroom settings.
• Assist the DHHTC with supporting students with self-help skills as it relates to communication, language and / or hearing issues.
• Assist the DHHTC with supporting students with community based instruction (i.e. functional academics, communication, mobility training, social skills / behavior training, recreation / leisure, pre-vocational / vocational training, etc.

as it relates to language, communication and / or hearing issues.

• Assist the DHHTC with supporting students in group activities (i.e. group music, special programs, talent shows, etc.) as it relates to communication, language and / or hearing issues.
• Assist the DHHTC with support of students during ancillary services (i.e. OT, PT) as it relates to language, communication and / or hearing.
• Assist the DHHTC with support of students in special classes (i.e. music, art, computers, etc) as needed.
• Maintain schedule as set by DHHTC within local district schools, private schools, homes and daycare facilities.
• Work with DHHTC to become familiar with student’s program philosophy (Total communication, Oral, etc.), goals and appropriate teaching techniques.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain student discipline as directed by classroom teacher and DHHTC.
• Supervise students during emergency situations per plan designated set forth by school / facility (i.e. tornado drills, fire drills, etc.).
• Assist DHHTC with student arrival and departure activities as it relates to language, communication and / or hearing.
• Assist DHHTC with support of students out of the classroom and / or school building (i.e. community based instruction, field trips, etc.

as it relates to language, communication and / or hearing.

NON-INSTRUCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the DHHTC with clerical and record keeping duties (i.e. attendance, student journals, baselining, task analysis sheets, filing, duplicating, etc.).
• Assist DHHTC with maintaining amplification systems (i.e. personal FM systems, Free Field, etc.).
• Complete accident and / or incident reports as needed.
• Assist the DHHTC with preparation of instructional materials and teaching aids.
• Verify any program / support changes with DHHTC prior to implementation.
• Maintain ongoing communication with DHHTC regarding student progress or potential problems.
• Work with DHHTC to accurately learn and maintain sign vocabulary and skills.
• Assist with other school related responsibilities as assigned by both the teacher and / or the St. Joseph County ISD administration.

REPORTS TO : Special Education Supervisor

PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS : Special Education Supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : Salary for this position is based on the MEAA Master Agreement