Reports to: Principal of High School and Transition Academy

Employment Information:  Full-time unit position

 

Qualifications:

1. At least a high school diploma or equivalent
2. Bureau of Special Education Paraeducator Credential, Associate’s Degree from an accredited college/university, and/or Certification from a Career/Technical Institute is preferred.
3. Understanding of and knowledge of the development of typical Deaf learners as well as  students with multiple disabilities.
4. American Sign Language skill required.
5. Experience with the utilization of visual supports with students
6. Experience working with individuals across the array of teenage learner, including students with cognitive and emotional developmental delays to students whose post-secondary desires are to attend college or receive vocational training. 
7. Experience with Deaf-Blind is a plus.
8. An ability to adapt instructional materials and methods to meet the needs of a variety of  young adult learners, as directed by the teacher and/or consultants. 
9. Understanding of and experience with a culturally diverse population
10. Ability to use and to support students’ use of basic technology skills and equipment used within the Transition Academy programming
11. Ability to support  financial literacy instruction to students
12. Understanding and acceptance of the communication principles which emphasize full accessibility to all communication in the school environment, the importance of self-expression and respect for each individual’s communication needs (including assistive technology.  (See statement of PSD’s Communication Philosophy and Principles)
13. Experience as a member of an instructional team is preferred.
14. Experience/training in a Career and Technical Education area is a plus.
15. Possesses a strong desire for students of all abilities to achieve their employment potential.

Professional Profile:

It is expected that PSD staff exhibit a desire to professionally learn and grow. 

 

Duties:

1. Support the implementation of students’ Individualized Education Plans, including their transition plans.
2. Collaborate with the Transition Academy Team and Transition Coach to  support the needs of students.
3. Engage in professional development.
4. Support the teacher with assessments of student performance relating to the development of work-ready skills. This may include data collection, material creation, and/or working with a group of students if the teacher is working 1:1 with a student.
5. Model and support leisure and recreational activities for students to encourage a lifetime wellness.
6. Assist the teacher in their work with students of varying abilities (from college-bound to life skills) in developing pre-employment skills
7. Substitute for teacher(s) in the class/team during teacher absence, as needed
8. Assist with supervision of students (e.g., on trips, at lunch etc.)
9. Provide meaningful and interactive language experiences with students under the direction of the teacher
10. Provide appropriate support to students in their growth and development (e.g., academic, social skills, etc.)
11. Participate in team, cluster and school-wide meetings
12. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

This position may require the following physical demands:

1. Occasionally lift up to 15 pounds.
2. Generally, work in standard office conditions and climate.
3. Regularly walk, sit, stand, kneel, crouch, stoop and reach with hands and arms.
4. Manual dexterity to efficiently operate a computer keyboard and other business machines.
5. Near vision sufficient to read written communications and computer display screen.

PSD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, PSD will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the human resources department.