Student Development Assistant Texas School for the Deaf - 3.9 Austin, TX Job Details Part-time $2,166.67 a month 15 hours ago Qualifications Youth programs teaching experience Parent communication High school diploma or GED Working with students Working with youth

Full Job Description Length of Position:

9.5

Months Part-time:

25 hours per week

Hours:

3:00 PM to 9:15 PM Mon-Thu SUMMARY Supporting after-school programs, including athletic programs, residential programs, and student development programs. Assists in teaching students social, leisure, and other daily living. Assists with athletic practices/games and in developing activities associated with an after school program and recreational program. Coordinates schedules and provides program instruction to all students (day and residential) and supervises after school activities including athletic programs. Works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Supervises residential and day students, as assigned, in dormitories, athletic locations including home and away games, and other campus areas and on off-campus excursions. Assists with developing and conducting after school programs/clubs/Special Olympics and other student activities. Accompany and assist with supervising student athletes on sporting events at TSD and away games. With instructions from the Supervisor of Student Development, provides direct supervision of student athletes in vehicles, locker rooms, gyms, playing fields, dining rooms, and dorms during sport practices and participation. Stress good sportsmanship, safety, positive community relations, during student development-related activities and a positive image of the school to students, staff, opponents and parents. Promotes the environment of positive Social, Emotional and Learning during after school programs including athletics. Monitors and assists students with homework/projects. Transports students and staff in school vehicles to/from school activities. Escorts students to health services or other locations as needed. Assists Student Development Coordinator in providing educational workshops. Creates and supports a positive learning environment through communications, role modeling, fun and engaging activities. Assists in developing flyers and bulletin boards for after-school events. Additional duties as assigned.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

May assist with home-going program on either Fridays/Sundays when needed. May work weekends as scheduled. May assist with major campus-wide events. This document in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying the position. Minimum Qualifications Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent certificate. Experience working with school-age children and not limited to college students in a group setting such as daycare, camp, residential/college living facilities.

Sign Language:

The ultimate required proficiency level for the position using the levels designated in the Signed Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) is

ADVANCED.

If hired with a sign language proficiency level below this level, you are required to participate in signed communication learning opportunities on a regular basis until you have achieved the sign language proficiency level assigned to your position. Must have at least minimum level of

INTERMEDIATE.

Desirable Qualifications Experience working related to and/or coordinating recreational activities Proficient sign communications skills Post secondary training in counseling, psychology, child development, education or other relevant field. Experience at a residential school for the deaf Experience teaching or caring for children and youth with and without disabilities. Posses or obtains lifeguard certification Knowledge, Skills and Abilities/Attributes Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Effective Communication—the individual must be able to appropriately communicate with colleagues, students, parents, families, administrators, supervisors, and the public. Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently, and develops realistic action plans. Quality control—the individual demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and monitors own work to ensure quality. Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance. Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly. Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others' ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.

SUPERVISOR

Student Development Supervisor Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) None equivalent It is the Texas School for the Deaf's (TSD) policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, political affiliation or belief, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. TSD expressly prohibits any form of workplace discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Retaliation against individuals who oppose unlawful discrimination or participate in an employment discrimination proceeding is also prohibited. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, firing, promotions, training, wages, and benefits. In addition to federal law requirements, TSD complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.