2026-27 Classroom Assistant Junior High Special Ed - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Support/Hourly - Position - Classroom Assistant Special Ed - Junior High Grades 7-8Job Number 0000763984Start DateOpen Date 02/01/2026Closing Date 05/30/2027ROLE AND PURPOSE: To assist in the implementation of services for each student in the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf (RDSPD). The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Classroom Assistant will provide support for the physical and instructional needs of the students in the special education and general education setting. They will assist in the implementation of self-advocacy, behavior management, and the re-teaching of instruction. The DHH TA will work under the general supervision of the campus principal and RDSPD Coordinator and the immediate direction of a certified teacher of the deaf.QUALIFICATIONS:Education/Certification:High School Diploma from an accredited institutionExperience:Sign Language; preferredSchool-based experience preferredValid driver's license preferredMAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:INSTRUCTIONAL MANAGEMENTMust attend regular professional development in regards to sign language and show growth in skills each year.Facilitate communication for students who are deaf and hard of hearing in the general education setting or in a special education/RDSPD setting.Take initiative to assist the teacher of the deaf and other colleagues with classroom instruction and management activities, including but not limited to: one-to-one and small group instruction, classroom organization, transitions, routines, behavior shaping, communication, and assistive technology.Provide and appropriately document assistance to students requiring health related services and supports such as, transitioning, feeding, toileting, hygiene or other health related needs, while maintaining student dignity and safety.Takes initiative and looks for opportunities to assist.Check amplification, (hearing aids, batteries, cochlear implants) daily and assist students with putting on equipment.Deliver teacher determined support and services in assigned instructional setting or classPerform designated data keeping and/or instructional preparation tasksSCHOOL/ORGANIZATION CLIMATEWork cooperatively with principal, RDSPD coordinator, RDSPD teachers, therapists, and general education teachers to insure the success and safety of the students.Participate in specialized training to improve skills needed to successfully complete responsibilities for the Regional Day School Program for the Deaf.Maintain structured classroom routines when teacher is present, out of classroom or when working with substitute teacher.SCHOOL/ORGANIZATIONAL IMPROVEMENTFollow established schedule - with the RDSPD Coordinator's approval. The assistant then works under the direction of the RDSPD teacher responsible for the instructional block of time.Interact with students professionally, calmly, and intentionally using language for teaching, communicating effectively, and behavior shapingADMINISTRATION AND FISCAL/FACILITIES MANAGEMENTOperate copy and laminating machines, computer, and audio-visual equipmentMaintain classroom organization and cleanlinessTake initiative to organize, store and/or prepare student learning and instructional materialsSTUDENT MANAGEMENTAssist teacher in implementing social emotional, academic, functional, and positively based interventions for teaching replacement behaviors including: use of reinforcement, consequences, visual systems for shaping behavior, organizational structures for student learning and successAssist the teacher in addressing physical aggression including relationship building, de-escalation and possible use of safe, non-harmful physical restraint proceduresAssist the teacher in safe lifting and transfer procedures for studentsServe as a communication facilitator in general education settings, sign language requiredSCHOOL/COMMUNITY RELATIONSAssist with community learning experiences, field trips and necessary interpretation (when appropriate).Maintain confidentiality of student information, disabilities and servicesPHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made if necessary:While performing the duties of a classroom teaching assistant in a specialized setting, the employee may frequently be required to stoop, reach, stand, walk, lift, pull, push, grasp, talk, hear, see and use repetitive physical motions.While performing these duties of the job, the employee may frequently be required to lift and / or move at least 50 pounds of materials, or lift children from wheelchairs, onto changing tables, etc.PROFESSIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENTParticipate in professional learning to support students who are deaf and hard of hearing.Increase capacity of sign language knowledge and skills.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESSupervise and instruct students in the absence of the teacher during IEP meetings, staffing's and conferences.Supervise students during bus duty, building/playground duty, lunch duty, and co-curricular activitiesMISCELLANEOUSPerforms other duties as assigned by supervisorDuty Days 183Additional Job InformationThis position receives a $.50/hour differential.This is a pooled position. It is open year round even if no current openings exist.