What are the responsibilities and job description for the Instructional Assistant - Deaf and Hard of Hearing position at Kings County Office of Education?
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the assigned supervisor, assist certificated staff in the instruction, supervision, training and physical care of deaf and hard of hearing students; provide sign language interpretation; responsibly perform a variety of instructional services and clerical support activities within a well-defined framework of policies, procedures and objectives; use sound judgment and initiative in working and providing physical care with deaf and hard of hearing students; and do other related work as required.
- Proper English usage, grammar, vocabulary, spelling and punctuation;
- Sign Language(s) such as ASL or SEE and interpreting skills including sign-to-voice, voice-to-voice sign, and transliteration ability;
- Registered Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Ethics;
- Basic concepts of child growth, development and behavior characteristics, particularly pertaining to the special needs and limitations of deaf or hard of hearing individuals;
- Standard hygiene practices and procedures;
- General classroom procedures, purposes, goals and methods of education;
- Routine record management systems and procedures;
Positive discipline and behavior management techniques.
Requirements / Qualifications
Instructional Assistant I = High School Diploma or equivalent; II = AA, AS degree or 60 plus units at an accredited college or university; III = BA or BS degree. Equivalent to graduation from high school and / or any combination of experience and training to provide the required knowledge and skill. An AA degree, 60 plus units at an accredited college or university, 2 years equivalence of acceptable college coursework, or successful passage of an acceptable rigorous assessment is highly preferred.
Participate in random alcohol and controlled substances testing as delineated in Superintendent Policy 4112.42, 4212.42, 4312.42 and Administrative Regulation 4112.42, 4212.42 and 4312.42.
Please attach a copy of transcripts if applicable.
Comments and Other Information
Benefits include medical, dental, vision and life insurance.