Position Type: Paraprofessional - Campus/Special Education Assistant
Date Posted: 11/14/2025
Location: Florence Elementary School
Additional Information: Show/Hide Instructional Support Compensation Plan Salary Range: $16.41 - $19.80 per/Hour Shift Type: Full-Time Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: Principal/Coordinator - Deaf Education EMPLOYMENT BEGINS: As soon as possible PRIMARY PURPOSE:
To provide direct support to a student with deaf-blindness for all or part of the instructional day as determined by the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Certification:
High School Diploma/GED
Texas Educational Aide Certificate
Proficiency in American Sign Language preferred
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
Ability to expressively communicate in Signed English and/or American Sign Language
Exhibit ability to receptively understand simple signed sentences
Exhibit ability to work cooperatively as part of an educational team
EXPERIENCE:
None required beyond basic sign language skills
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
Work cooperatively with a variety of direct service providers and consultants including: classroom teachers, speech therapist, occupational and physical therapist, orientation and mobility instructors, and other paraprofessionals
Follow the student’s IEP and the modifications and instructional techniques recommended by related service staff
Consistently be available to interpret the world for the child
Become proficient in the student’s individual communication methods and strategies
Creates instructional materials as needed
The intervener provides services within the guidelines of the school, as set forth in its policies and procedures
The intervener works under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher
Perform other duties as assigned
Other School Health and Related Services (SHARS) duties as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
WORKING CONDITIONS: Mental Demands:
Feels comfortable working in close physical proximity to student while frequently using touch to communicate with and instruct students who are primarily tactile learners
Demonstrate emotional maturity, stability, ability to perform under stress, and frustration tolerance
Show ability exercise good judgment, cooperation, tact, and discretion in dealing with the student, family, and others
Shows interest in developing additional knowledge and skills
Follows team decisions, polices and procedures, and designated lines of communication and authority
Physical demands/environmental factors:
Repetitive hand motions to formulate signs
The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills that may be required.
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