Paraeducator - Deaf​/Hard of Hearing

This is a one-on-one para educator position working with an individual scholar in the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Program at Sherwood Forest Elementary School.

The para educator in this position must be willing to work 1:1 with a deaf/hard of hearing (D/HH) student under the direction of a certified teacher, specialist or principal. The D/HH para educator's duties include assisting a D/HH student 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.

• 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.

Education and Experience

Per Federal No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Regulations, new hires must have:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• And one of the following:
• AA degree, OR
• 48 College-Level Semester Credits, OR
• 72 College-Level Quarter Credits, OR
• Pass the state approved Para Pro Assessment

Additional Requirements

• Proficient in basic spelling, math and grammar skills.
• Experienced and/or training in language development as it relates to reading instruction, remediation, and assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing students.

Condition of Employment

• Pass a criminal background check.
• Complete the district's para educator core competency requirements.
• Possess and maintain Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) certificated course.
• Successfully complete the FWPS district-approved Right Response training at the advanced level at the next available time; maintain current certification at the advanced level through an annual recertification class.
• Possess and maintain American Heart Association or American Red Cross CPR and first aid training.
• Work scheduled hours on a consistent basis.

• Individual education plans (IEPs).
• Assistive listening equipment (personal hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems, sound field systems).
• English grammar and spelling.
• Basic math.
• Positive behavior interventions.
• Right Response and de-escalation techniques.
• School Board Policies.

• Use a sign language system in a non-interpretive manner at a conversational level.
• Assist with the monitoring and care of Assistive listening equipment (personal hearing aids, cochlear implants, FM systems, sound field systems).
• Demonstrate basic knowledge of modern technology and willingness and ability to increase knowledge to proficiency.
• Work independently and work collaboratively with others fostering a team approach whenever appropriate.
• Maintain a good work attendance record, be punctual, and follow District procedures for reporting all absences.
• Demonstrate enthusiasm, flexibility and a commitment to students.
• Practice effective safety and security within individual work routines.
• Develop and maintain positive relations with staff and service providers.
• Follow written and verbal directions with minimal supervision.
• Speak, read and follow written communications in English.
• Perform basic spelling, math and grammar skills.
• Demonstrate the desire, skill and patience to work with students with special emotional, academic and social needs, which may include violent behavior.
• Demonstrate a caring attitude and establish an environment that encourages appropriate behavior and successful learning.
• Exercise judgment as to when to act independently and when to refer to higher authority.
• Practice ethical and professional standards of conduct including the requirements of confidentiality.
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, parents/guardians, and the public in a multicultural and multiracial community.
• Interact positively with…