ASL (American Sign Language) Educational Instructional Assistant - Hawks View Elementary

ASL (American Sign Language) Educational Instructional Assistant - Hawks View Elementary

SHERWOOD SD 88J

HAWKS

VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

- Sherwood, Oregon This job is also posted in Sherwood School District 88J Job Details

Job ID:

5784362

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 18, 2026 Job Description

Position:

ASL Instructional Assistant Reports to:

Building Administrator Position Start Date:

August 18, 2026 6.5 hours per day - .81 FTE PURPOSE Assist a classroom teacher in reinforcing instruction to individual or small groups of students in general education and special education classroom environments by providing clarification of verbal instruction and expectations using american sign language; assist in the presentation and preparation of learning materials, lessons plans, instructional exercises in classroom and resource room environments; assist in the implementation of individual education plans (IEP) and Behavior Support Plan (BSP); perform clerical and supportive tasks for instructional personnel. Qualifications To perform successfully in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrate a conversational fluency with American Sign Language (ASL) 2. Effectively assist hearing and deaf individuals in the communication process utilizing American Sign Language (ASL) and combined communication strategies to provide access and clarification for students. 3. Provide academic assistance under the direction of the Specialist and/or the classroom teacher. 4. Assist the classroom teacher to provide instruction by reinforcing instruction using signing support and total communication (gestures, supported lip reading etc) when requested by the student or teacher. 5. Work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce, or follow up on learning activities 6. Help students to be self-reliant by advocating for their needs. 7. Assist teachers with implementation of student's Individualized Education Program (I.E.P.) as directed. 8. Confer on a regular basis with a teacher in regard to activities, instructional goals and objectives, student progress and pertinent health or behavior problems 9. Keep confidential all private conversations between and with the school staff and the student(s) concerning family or personal issues (except as needed to be reported to the educational team or except when required to share with the team) 10. Provides students a safe and secure environment at all times. This may include playground supervision, crosswalk duty, cafeteria duty and small group management 11. Help students develop positive interpersonal relationships with peers and adults; promote safety of the students by helping them develop self-confidence and independence 12. Comprehend and follow written and oral instructions and complete work within established timelines 13. Be flexible and able to work harmoniously with others 14. Be able to communicate openly with all staff 15. Maintain a calm mindset; work well under pressure/not get aggravated 16. Administor minor first aid 17. Attend in-service and staff meetings as required 18. Other duties as assigned

ADA REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

The physical demands 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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands for fine manipulation, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl or climb stairs The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance and smell The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally more than 50 pounds with assistance Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision Demonstrate strength and dexterity to operate cleaning tools

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Sherwood School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, parental or marital status, age, or genetic information. Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA). Disabled persons may contact Human Resources at (503) 825-5000 for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the District for assistance through the Oregon Relay at (800) 735-2900.

Position Type:

Other

Salary:

$25.18 to $27.76 Per Hour