Paraeducator - Deaf​/Hard of Hearing Program

Position Type:
'); 'Para Educator (School Aide)/ Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Date Posted:
7/30/2025

Location:

Todd Beamer High School

Date Available:

09/09/2025

Closing Date:
07/07/2025

Hours per Day:
6 hours per day, Range $25.19 - $27.79 DOE (Based on 2024-25 Salary Schedule)

Days of the Week:
Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Shift Times:
7:15am - 2:00pm (6.25 Hrs) Monday-Thursday
7:15am - 1:00pm (5.25 Hrs) Friday Early Release

Days per Year:
180

Assist with the implementation and evaluation of IEP goals and objectives.

Assist in the daily instruction of the assigned student and other students in group activities.

Assist in the planning of daily/weekly individual and group lessons based on IEP goals and objectives.

Collect, analyze, and maintain data to modify IEP and help determine program effectiveness.

Provide all staff with essential information to meet IEP goals and objectives.

Assist in developing and implementing behavior plans for the student.

Assist with the teaching of appropriate daily living skills, including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, other self-help skills, communication, and classroom routines.

Assist student with successful transitions such as arrival, dismissal, music, P.E., library, motor activities, lunch, and recess.

Assist in transferring student, if in a wheelchair, from chair to floor and back, from chair to toilet and back or to special equipment (i.e., Stander, special chair, etc.) using either a Hoyer lift or 1 – 2 person lift.

Prepare classroom or instructional materials, as requested

Perform instructional clerical tasks.

Work collaboratively with District staff and promote teamwork with co-workers.

Assist substitute teacher with helpful information pertinent to the classroom.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

And one of the following :

• AA degree,
  OR
  
• High school diploma (or equivalent)
  and
  48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits,
  OR
  
• High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved para educator assessment test

AA degree,
OR

High school diploma (or equivalent)
and
48 college-level semester credits or 72 college-level quarter credits,
OR

High school diploma (or equivalent) and pass the state approved para educator assessment test

POSITION SUMMARY: The para educator in this position must be willing to work with deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) students under the direction of a certified teacher, specialist or principal. The D/HH para educator’s duties include assisting D/HH students in a variety of educational settings including D/HH and mainstream classrooms under the supervision of the deaf and hard of hearing case manager.

The type and degree of assistance, communication, and intervention will be directed by the D/HH case manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist in the daily instruction of the assigned student and other students in group activities.
• Assist in the planning of daily/weekly individual and group lessons based on IEP goals and objectives.
• Collect, analyze, and maintain data to modify IEP and help determine program effectiveness.
• Provide all staff with essential information to meet IEP goals and objectives.
• Assist in developing and implementing behavior plans for the student.
• Assist with the teaching of appropriate daily living skills, including personal hygiene, toileting, feeding, other self-help skills, communication, and classroom routines.
• Assist student with successful transitions such as arrival, dismissal, music, P.E., library, motor activities, lunch, and recess.
• Assist in transferring student, if in a wheelchair, from chair to floor and back, from chair to toilet and back or to special equipment (i.e., Stander, special chair, etc.) using either a Hoyer lift or 1 – 2 person lift.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare classroom or instructional…