Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional - (ages 3-5)

Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Edinboro Location

POSITION TITLE

Teacher Aide :

Hours to be pre-determined (range of 33 - 37.5/week)

REPORTS TO

Children's Center Principal

LOCATION

Edinboro Preschool

POSITION OPENING

Start August 17th, 2026 (Required New Staff Orientation on August 14th)

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time, non-exempt, 187-day (10 month) position. Responsibilities include working with the teaching staff to assist in carrying out educational program for the student. Assists with teaching and reinforcing of living skills, reinforces behavior programs and plans may be in place for the student, assists with transporting the student from place to place when needed, acts as an assistant to the teacher in helping to reinforce any academic, social, emotional, or behavioral goals on the IEP, assists in maintaining data for student programming purposes. Could include bathrooming, hygience assistance and any other requests made by the overseeing teach or principal. Must be able to carry and lift at least 25 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

At least an Associate's degree with general training or experience in child development and/or experience working with deaf children is preferable. The individual must be familiar with needs of deaf students. Someexperience in the area of deafness is preferred.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS

The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is "Advanced." The minimum level accepted at hire is "Intermediate."

CLEARANCES REQUIRED

PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Send letter of application and resume to: employment@wpsd.org The application can be found under the employment section at wpsd.org It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract Pay:

$20.00 - $33.00 per hour Application Question(s): What is your current or previous experience with Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing students? Are you open and willing to learn American Sign Language (ASL) for this role? Do you have any prior ASL experience?

Work Location:

In person