Aide Special Education Deaf Sign Language RDSPD 2026-2027

Job Overview
The Aide Special Education Deaf Sign Language RDSPD GR will participate as a member of the educational team to provide support and services to students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing and assist teachers in a variety of educational settings in order to provide access and differentiated linguistic supports in sign language during educational opportunities to ensure student success.

Position Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery

• Facilitate communication by translating spoken language into signed language at a level that is appropriate to the student’s linguistic needs
• Assist the classroom teacher to provide services that are appropriate and consistent with goals contained in the individual education plan (IEP)
• Interact with students in a variety of settings to ensure student safety and engagement (e.g., hallways, classroom, restroom, playground, arrival/departure)
• Assist with classroom management by maintaining alert attention regarding supervision of students at all times in a variety of settings
• Execute behavioral strategies as identified by the teacher based upon ARD documents (e.g., reinforcements, consequences, contingencies)
• Implement academic / functional lessons under the guidance and direction of the teacher in a variety of settings (e.g., large group, small group, or independent practice)
• Record service implementation on approved logs (e.g., inclusive support logs, accommodation logs)
• Collect data, document, and chart student progress in collaboration with the teacher
• Provide visual communication to facilitate language for deaf/hard of hearing students under the guidance and direction of the teacher
• Assist students with personal care services (e.g., feeding, cleaning, dressing, lifting, positioning, transitioning, toileting, changing)
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Prepare instructional materials under the guidance and direction of the teacher

Compliance

• Comply with and meet federal and state mandates and local board policy
• Demonstrate compliance to meet federal and state mandates and local board policy under the supervision of the classroom teacher for activities which include related to classroom instruction and IEP development
• Compile, maintain, and file/submit all reports, records, and other documents
• Participate in continuing education experiences and professional development to enhance the skills/knowledge necessary to serve program students

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None