Duties
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Instructionally Related Activities
- Assists the teacher in the provision of specific instructional services for each assigned student based on the IEP
- Under teacher supervision, tutors pupils and conducts small group academic instruction
- Assists in the organization of assignments and materials as directed
- Responds to student questions using an appropriate language model and according to the needs of the student
- Assists in gross and fine motor instruction as appropriate
- Assists in art, music and special projects
- Under teacher supervision, assists in routine testing procedure and assists diagnostic personnel in communicating with hearing impaired students during evaluation situations
- Assists teacher in grading and recording student work
- Assists in charting students progress as directed
- Assists in supervision and organization of field trips
- Acts as liaison with substitute teacher and class
- Interprets for students with hearing impairments in regular education academic or special classes as assigned using signed English
- Facilitates communication between student’s general and special education teachers
- Also assists students without disabilities in general classes during independent class work
- Interprets or translates for students with hearing impairments in counseling and discipline situations and other pertinent activities as specified on IEP
- Maintains a notebook of vocabulary and assignments to be available to substitute interpreters
- Conducts sign language in-service classes or workshops for hearing students, teacher, other personnel or parents as requested
- Participates in workshops for students with hearing impairments and/or school personnel regarding the role of the interpreter as needed
- Substitutes in a class when another interpreter is absent and an outside substitute is unavailable
- Assists students with bathroom/hygiene needs according to teacher request for needs of students; uses appropriate sanitation during these activities
- Assists with playground duties and lunchroom supervision as requested
- Demonstrates commitment to the safety of students by knowing emergency procedures, ways to avoid injuries, and anticipating and avoiding injuries
- Follows through on behavior programs, including handling minor behavior situations
- Assists students on and off buses and to classes or other area as designated
- Assists in appropriate positioning of students, where applicable
- Performs other duties as assigned
Clerical and Organizational Tasks
- Prepares and changes bulletin boards under teacher supervision
- Assists in collecting and collating required forms, receipts and monies
- Assists in coordinating and submitting staff and student attendance
- Assists in organizing and maintaining supplies and materials
- Demonstrates care for and correct use and maintenance of equipment
- Maintains files as requested by teacher
- Escorts students to and from activities and locations
- Assists in inventory, packing and unpacking
- Assists in cleaning and maintaining a neat and orderly work environment
Salary/Benefits
Salary and benefits are determined by the Board of Directors of SWCCCASE