Intervener - Deaf Education (NMHS)

Instructional Support Compensation Plan
Salary Range: Mesquite ISD - Compensation Plans
Shift Type: Full-Time
Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Principal/Coordinator - Deaf Education 

EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible 

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

• To provide direct support to a student with deaf-blindness for all or part of the instructional day as determined by the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP).

QUALIFICATIONS: 
Education/Certification:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Texas Educational Aide Certificate
• Proficiency in American Sign Language preferred

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to expressively communicate in Signed English and/or American Sign Language
• Exhibit ability to receptively understand simple signed sentences
• Exhibit ability to work cooperatively as part of an educational team

EXPERIENCE:

• None required beyond basic sign language skills

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Work cooperatively with a variety of direct service providers and consultants including: classroom teachers, speech therapist, occupational and physical therapist, orientation and mobility instructors, and other paraprofessionals
• Follow the student's IEP and the modifications and instructional techniques recommended by related service staff
• Consistently be available to interpret the world for the child
• Become proficient in the student's individual communication methods and strategies
• Creates instructional materials as needed
• The intervener provides services within the guidelines of the school, as set forth in its policies and procedures
• The intervener works under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Mental Demands:

• Feels comfortable working in close physical proximity to student while frequently using touch to communicate with and instruct students who are primarily tactile learners
• Demonstrate emotional maturity, stability, ability to perform under stress, and frustration tolerance
• Show ability exercise good judgment, cooperation, tact, and discretion in dealing with the student, family, and others
• Shows interest in developing additional knowledge and skills
• Follows team decisions, polices and procedures, and designated lines of communication and authority

Physical demands/environmental factors:

• Repetitive hand motions to formulate signs

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.