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JOB POSTING |
| Position Name: Teacher Assistant | State Classification: Teacher Aide I (A09, Class 0812) |
| Job Posting Number: 531-12-02 | Posting Date: January 11, 2012 |
| Division: Instruction | Application Deadline: January 31, 2012 |
| Department: Special Needs | Date Available: Immediately |
| Established Work Hours: 7:00 A.M. – 3:45 P.M. (M-Th) and 7:00 A.M. – 2:30 P.M. (F) | Duration: 9.5 months |
| Starting Wage: $1,970.50 - $2,231.69 per month | Number of Openings: 1 |
Qualified TSD staff may have the opportunity to earn additional compensation through supplemental employment activities such as summer school positions, athletic coaching, academic tutoring, extracurricular sponsors, and short-term outreach programs.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Assists the teacher to provide for the instructional needs of deaf students in the educational setting. Assists in the design and preparation of instructional materials for the classroom, assists the department with monitoring of students inside and outside the classroom, and works with students on an individual, small group, or large group basis.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
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Assists teachers in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays for student and instructor use
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Conducts instructional exercises assigned by teacher and works with individual students in small groups
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Assumes responsibility for the supervision and instruction of students in the absence of the teacher
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Escorts and monitors students in classrooms, in hallways, to and from cafeteria, in cafeteria, in bus loading area, and in the residential building before school
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Implements code of conduct and behavior management plans written for individual students
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Assists in record keeping, office organization and management
SUPERVISOR
Special Needs Principal
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
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High School Diploma or equivalent
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One year of child care experience or 48 semester hours of related college coursework in education, human behavior, or a field related to childcare
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Sign Language: At hire, the applicant must have sign language skills equivalent to a Signed Communication Proficiency Inventory (SCPI) level of NOVICE. When applying, the applicant must submit documentation that the applicant believes substantiates that the applicant has achieved the proficiency level required at hire. The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Signed Communication Proficiency Inventory (SCPI) is ADVANCED. If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until you have achieved the sign language proficiency level assigned to your position.
Note: If an applicant is selected based on prior experience working with youth having not completed at least 48 semester hours of college, that applicant will be required to complete a knowledge and skills assessment of reading, writing, and math as part of state requirements for the position. All individuals selected for this position will be required to become certified through the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) as an educational aide. For more information, visit the SBEC or Staff Development webpage.
QUALIFICATIONS DESIRED
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Proficient signed communications skills
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Experience as a teacher assistant working with special needs children in deaf education
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Application should be made to: |
Texas School for the Deaf Human Resources Office 1102 South Congress Avenue Austin, Texas 78704 512-462-5321 |
Benefits of State Employment Include: Paid State and National Holidays; Paid Sick and Vacation Leave; Paid Health Insurance Premiums; State-Paid Retirement Contributions with Vested Retirement After 5 Years; Life Insurance Coverage; Longevity Pay; Discounted Legal Services through Texas Legal Protection Plan; Employee Assistance Program; Direct Deposit; Training Opportunities; and many other optional coverages including Dental Plan; Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance; 401(k), 403(b), and 457 Plans; and TexFlex Spending Account.