What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Associate (full-time) - Urbandale Middle School position at Urbandale Community School District?
JOB TITLE:
Deaf/Hard of Hearing Associate
CLASSIFICATION:
Classified
FLSA STATUS:
Non-exempt
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Building Principal
RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM:
Director of Special Education, Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Primary responsibility includes interpreting for student(s) with hearing impairments as required in student’s Individualized Education Plans.
QUALIFICATIONS:
(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)
- High school graduate or equivalent;
- Fluency in sign language (SLPI Intermediate or Intermediate Plus)
- Knowledge of correct English usage; conceptually accurate signed English
- Ability to relate to students with disabilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
- Interpret all information presented in learning situations in and outside of the classroom.
- Provide positive, clear sign language model during activities.
- Assist in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school.
- Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities.
- Supervise students transitioning throughout the classroom, building, and throughout the school day.
- Provide designated student(s) instructional services including physical, behavioral, and academic assistance and reteaching according to the IEP and under the direction of certified staff.
- Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment.
- Confer, plan, and work collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education teachers, teachers of the deaf and hard of hearing and others in order to ensure assigned students receive appropriate services.
- Maintain confidentiality by discussing assignments only with district and AEA staff who have a legitimate need to know.
- Attend IEP meetings when requested by administration.
- Seek professional development opportunities and maintain a continuing program of staff development.
- Serve as a liaison to promote good public relations between students in the program, hearing peers, staff, and faculty members.
- Collect data and maintain records for students as directed by the special ed teacher or DHH teacher. Assist in the evaluation of the effectiveness of instructional methods.
- Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Attend all in-service and staff meetings as directed.
- Follow building associate work hours.
- Report concerns to appropriate school personnel.
- Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION OF OTHERS:
None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Repetitious bending, lifting, stooping, kneeling, hand movement and lifting.
- Drug, tobacco, and alcohol free while working.
- Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
- Some field trips and off campus supervision.
- Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines.
- 9 to 12 month position
- Performance evaluated annually
