Title:

Sub Interpreter/Program Assistant for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing - VBESPA

Reports To:

Special Education Supervisor

Job Goal(s):

The primary job goal of the Program Assistant for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing is to work with the classroom teacher in carrying out the instructional program for each student in the assigned class.

Location of Work:

Special Services Building 

701 S Paw Paw Street

Lawrence, MI 49064

Starting Date:

As soon as possible

Rate of Pay:

Placement on current program assistant salary schedule

Hours to Work:

7 hours per day

Classification:

Substitute Program Assistant / Interpreter

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

High School diploma required

Associates degree or completion of two years’ college equal to 60 semester hours is preferred              

Skills:

• American Sign Language preferred
• Ability to work with students with hearing impairments who may possess deficits in developmental areas, particularly language and comprehension
• Ability to implement consistent child management skills 
• Possess good communication, teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with teacher, ancillary staff and students
• Preference given to individuals with sign language experience

Essential Job Functions:

• Consistently demonstrate effective instructional behaviors.
• Demonstrate effective classroom behavior management skills.
• Follow teacher direction and written lesson plans.
• Demonstrate initiative in picking up concepts and methods of instruction.
• Assist teacher in classroom preparation for instruction and organization.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining records of student’s progress toward IEPC goals and objectives.
• Instruct students individually or in small groups.
• Supervise a variety of student activities including playground, field trips, and community-based instruction opportunities. 
• Stoop and kneel in order to play and work with children on the floor.
• Learn and use crisis intervention techniques with children.
• Assist students with personal needs (toileting, dressing, etc.).
• Assist in development of procedures and implement and collect data regarding their effectiveness.
• Provide constructive feedback to teachers regarding students, programming, and teacher performance.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and be able to take on the duties of the primary instructor when the teacher is absent from class.
• Accept feedback from staff in a professional manner.
• Deliver students to appropriate locations, on time, for programming or bus transportation.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Demonstrate ethical handling of confidential student and parent information.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Complete assigned responsibilities within agreed upon or established timelines.
• Adhere to Van Buren ISD policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or Director of Special Education.

Terms of Employment:  As per master agreement and provisions established by the Van Buren ISD Board of Education.

This job posting and our online application can be found on the Van Buren ISD’s web site www.vbisd.org under Employment.  If you do not have access to a computer with internet access, you may use a computer at the VBISD by calling 269-539-5218.

Position is open until filled.

In-house staff must fill out the online internal application.