Assistant to the Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) 26/27 SY

Assistant to the Teacher of Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) 26/27 SY Full time

• Indianapolis Public Schools Description

WHO WE ARE

Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) is a student-focused, innovative educational organization committed to academic excellence. Our mission is to empower and educate all students to think critically, creatively, and responsibly, to embrace diversity, and to pursue their dreams with a purpose. We are a family of excellent public schools in which every student has the opportunity to succeed and the power to create their own future. Led by forward-thinking leadership and our commitment to prioritizing students, racial equity, and authentic engagement with our families, team members, and communities, our staff have diverse opportunities to develop their careers in a challenging but rewarding environment. We are an organization for people who are passionate about education and who are committed to the Indianapolis community.

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY

The Assistant to the Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) travels to the students' assigned schools and/or community sites to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to a student's hearing loss as directed by the Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing. These services could include teaching academic and/or social skills to students with various methods of communication to students in a variety of settings. The students range in age from 3 through 22 and may have only hearing loss or they could have additional disabilities. This specific position will be housed at the Ed Center, located at 120 E. Walnut St, but will require travel, as needed, to assigned Indianapolis Public Schools and Non-Public schools located throughout Indianapolis.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

The following outlines what your core duties and responsibilities will be for this position and provides a sample overview of what your day-to-day may look like. Core Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct instruction, modeling and support of students identified as DHH across educational settings
• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop appropriate modifications and accommodations for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing in accordance with the IEP
• Encourage students to participate through their preferred manual sign system or primary mode of communication in classroom learning experiences in order to ensure comprehension of subject manner
• Follow a plan to teach, support, and document the development of age appropriate social skills including friendship and how to develop relationships
• Utilize an assessment system for progress monitoring student achievement toward IEP goals
• Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment and materials
• Provide and implement appropriate individual student activity adjustments and assist in the development of behavior interventions plans as needed
• Other duties as assigned "Day In the Life" Overview On a regular day, as the Assistant to the Teacher of Students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH), you might:
• Work with students at various schools of various age
• Consult with a teacher about the best way to utilize a student's interpreter

WHAT YOU'll BRING:

SKILLS AND MINDSETS

As an ideal candidate for this role, you will be able to achieve the following:

• Ability to follow an instructional plan
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding records and information
• Highly developed oral and written communication skills
• Results-oriented
• Ability to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to support the Itinerant Teacher of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Classroom Teacher, and other building staff in a professional and collegial manner

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Deaf Studies and/or Deaf Education from a four-year college or university
• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL)

FLSA CLASSIFICATION

Exempt

ELIGIBILITY FOR REMOTE WORK

Not Eligible

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, or crouch down. The employee is occasionally required to sit or balance. The employee will occasionally lift/move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

EEOC STATEMENT

Indianapolis Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, will not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, homelessness or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Indianapolis Public Schools does not tolerate any form of retaliation or bias-based intimidation, threat, or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.

DISCLAIMER

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the above representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This job description is illustrative only, and is not a comprehensive list of all essential functions and duties performed by the occupant of this position. Factors such as regular and punctual attendance are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Benefits Job Details Schools Unified Student Supports 972 Subjects Speech Language Pathologist, Special Education