Job Description

TITLE:

Associate - Deaf Education

POSTION TYPE:

ASOC

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Required:

High School Diploma, G.E.D, or HiSET. Para Educator Certification, CDA, or Associate Degree. Experience with working with deaf and hard of hearing children Fluent in American Sign Language


Desired:

Successful work or volunteer experience with deaf population. Supervisory experience with school-aged children.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist teachers in the instruction, supervision and care of students who are deaf and hard of hearing. Works specifically with deaf and hard of hearing students. Exhibits and models fluent sign language skills and supports student success. Abides by guidelines established for teacher associates of the district. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the building assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assist classroom teacher with educational activities

2. Provide positive, clear sign language modeling during instructional activities

3. Assist in the implementation and monitoring of students' Individual Educational Plan (IEP)

4. Follow behavior management plans for individual students or classroom, when applicable

5. Assist in implementing instructional programs and ensuring the use of American Sign Language and English is modeled to students at all times

6. Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment with teacher guidance

7. Perform personal care duties for students as needed, when needed

8. Assist in maintaining a safe and orderly instructional environment

9. Facilitate language and literacy development in both ASL and English

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

Attend work on a prompt and regular basis. Maintain confidentiality. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees. Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

DEPARTMENT

: Student and Family Services

REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator, Deaf Education Coordinator

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:

Student Services Director

EVALUATES:

N/A

BARGAINING GROUP:

DMEA

FLSA STATUS:

Non Exempt

FT/PT:

Fulltime

DAYS:

190 day calendar

HOURS:

7.5 hour day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant:

standing and walking

Frequent:

bending and stooping

Occasional

: sitting,reaching, pushing, pulling, climbing, stairs, lifting (50 lbs), carrying (25ft)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Constant:

inside

Occasional:

outside, extremes of temperature/humidity



All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.



Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Approved By: DF


Date: 11/2025