Deaf/Hard of Hearing (DHH) Associate

QUALIFICATIONS:  

(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)

1. High school graduate or equivalent;
2. Fluency in sign language (SLPI Intermediate or Intermediate Plus)
3. Knowledge of correct English usage; conceptually accurate signed English
4. 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.

1. Interpret all information presented in learning situations in and outside of the classroom.
2. Provide positive, clear sign language model during activities.
3. Assist in the supervision of students in the classroom and other areas of the school. 
4. Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities. 
5. Supervise students transitioning throughout the classroom, building, and throughout the school day.
6. 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. 
7. Prepare and organize instructional materials and equipment. 
8. 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.
9.  Maintain confidentiality by discussing assignments only with district and AEA staff who have a legitimate need to know.
10. Attend IEP meetings when requested by administration.
11. Seek professional development opportunities and maintain a continuing program of staff development.
12. Serve as a liaison to promote good public relations between students in the program, hearing peers, staff, and faculty members.
13. 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.
14. Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision. 
15. Attend all in-service and staff meetings as directed.
16. Follow building associate work hours.
17. Report concerns to appropriate school personnel.
18. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
19. Perform other duties as assigned.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

Urbandale Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  The School District does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, or sexual orientation.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage prospective employees and position incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.

No student enrolled in the Urbandale Community School District shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in the District's programs on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status (for program), ethnic background, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (for employment) or socio-economic background (for program). The policy of the District shall be to provide educational programs and opportunities for students as needed on the basis of individual interests, values, abilities and potential. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district office at 11152 Aurora Ave, Urbandale, IA or call 515.457.5000. The district's Equity Coordinator is Ms. Stephanie Davis, daviss@urbandaleschools.com.