Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional (Full-Time)

Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf - Scranton School

POSITION TITLE:
One-on-One Teacher Aide (Mon-Thurs. 6:45 AM-3:30 PM; Fri. 6:45 AM-2:00 PM)

REPORTS TO:
TBD

LOCATION:
18411 - SSDHHC

POSITION OPENING:
August 17th

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.

-Assistance with hygiene, toileting, lifting, carrying, etc.

-Any other requests by the teacher or administrator

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. Some
experience 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: [email protected]. Application can be found on WPSD website under employment section. Please include resume and application.

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 Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.72 - $34.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What experience do you have with Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing students?
• Are you able to willingly and reliably commute to this office with limited absences or tardiness?

Experience:

• Deaf education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Special education: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• American Sign Language (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Clarks Summit, PA 18411 (Required)

Work Location: In person