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Teacher Assistant of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing

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Great Prairie Area Education Agency

Ottumwa, IA (In Person)

$35,651 Salary, Full-Time

Posted 5 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 7/25/2026

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Job Description

Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an opening for a Teacher Assistant for the TDHH (Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing). 181-Day Contract (7-hour days) beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
Starting pay:
$16.89-$17.39 per hour with a generous paid leave package in addition to a monthly cafeteria plan allotment of $861 and IPERS retirement. This position will serve Region 1, 2 & 3 Region 1: Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Moravia, Seymour, Wayne. Region 2: Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont, Keota, North Mahaska, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian, Pekin, Sigourney, Tri-County. Region 3: Cardinal, Davis County, Moulton-Udell, Ottumwa, Ottumwa Christian and Seton Catholic.
Position Overview:
Assists the Teacher to provide services necessary for the evaluation of educational programming and academic improvement of children aged birth to 21 years with a diagnosed hearing loss as assigned by the supervising Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing.
Qualifications:
The Teacher Assistant for the TDHH (Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) must be at least 18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. The candidate must have the experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, cooperative teamwork, and excellent written and verbal communication.
Responsibilities:
Implement instructional and advocacy activities as directed by the TDHH. Identifies and records correct/incorrect student responses. Maintain communication with assigned TDHH on an ongoing basis. Assists TDHH in material preparation. Participates in parent/teacher conferences or staffings as requested by the TDHH. Maintains confidentiality of all student information. Maintains data required for use in local school district (LEA), AEA, state and federal reporting. Participate in staff development opportunities as directed by the supervisor or TDHH. Complete all other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to travel between schools/sites served. Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can't always be anticipated.