A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
MANHATTAN PUBLIC SCHOOLS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT JOB TITLE
Specialized Paraprofessional - ASL Fluent Intervener
COMPENSATION
$26.85 hourly
POSTING DATE
08/20/2026
POSITION SUMMARY:
Will work to support the needs of students, to include multi-modality communication (ASL, spoken language, visual stimuli). Will assist in presentation of learning materials and instructional exercises in compliance with the student's IEP and deliver teacher-created lessons directly to students in an ASL fluent model (using ASL, spoken language and visual stimuli) in their learning environment. Assists in supervision of special education students in the classroom, on study trip activities, on the playground, and in bus duty, as directed.
DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Proficient fluency in ASL scoring a Level 3 minimum on the ASLPI or equivalent on a comparable proficiency exam (if no current test score, test to be scheduled within 2 weeks of hire date). Associate's Degree preferably in a related field, such as ASL-English Interpretation or Deaf Studies as well as experience working with deaf/hard of hearing children and knowledge of the Deaf community and Deaf culture. Candidates with ASL fluency skills are encouraged to apply as the District is willing to train deaf blind intervener skills and knowledge. Successful applicants will have knowledge of general concepts of child growth and development and will be able to handle stressful situations and maintain confidentiality of employment and student matters.
REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the building level Principal and the Special Education Teacher.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
This position is up to 32 hours per week during the school year, Monday thru Thursday, based on a 4-day school week. Vacation and Sick Leave are earned pursuant to Montana Law. Position qualifies for insurance and retirement benefits. Out-of-District employees' children qualify for attendance at Manhattan Public Schools.
CLOSING DATE
Open Until Filled
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Manhattan School District #3 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in regards to race, color, religion, nationality, sex, age, marital status, or disability.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Complete a classified application which is available on the school website or in the Manhattan School District Office. Please submit your application to the Manhattan District Office, or you may email or mail your documents. Please address all documents to Kristie Pierce, Special Education Director. Upon recommendation for hire, candidates will be provided a packet of payroll forms to include a fingerprint background check.
