What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Aide 162025 position at The Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing...?
POSITION OPENING: ASAP
JOB
DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time, non-exempt, 187-day (10 month) position. Responsibilities include working
with the teaching staff to assist in carrying out educational program for the students. Assists with
teaching and reinforcing of living skills, reinforces behavior programs and plans may be in place
for the student, assists with transporting the student from place to place when needed, acts as an
assistant to the teacher in helping to reinforce any academic, social, emotional, or behavioral
goals on the IEP, assists in maintaining data for student programming purposes.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least an Associate’s degree with general training or experience in child development and/or
experience working with deaf children is preferable. The individual must be familiar with needs of
deaf students. Some experience in the area of deafness is preferred.
SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:
The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum level
accepted at hire is “Intermediate.”
CLEARANCES REQUIRED:
PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required.
APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application and resume to:
Lauren Hayes
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
lhayes@wpsd.org
It is the policy of the Scranton School for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children not to discriminate in is programs, education,
employment and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender
identification or sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.