This position is not a State of Michigan position; it is a Michigan School for the Deaf contracted position.

Description: Under close supervision and based on specific guidelines and lesson plans developed by teacher, provides direct instruction to students; assists teacher in maintaining an effective, comprehensive educational program to meet the needs of deaf/hard of hearing students; assists students with instructional needs individually and in small groups and tutors students in core subject areas; assists students with individual needs, including physical needs, daily living/functional training activities; obtains and/or prepares instructional materials/aids for students; maintains order and cleanliness in an educational environment; observes and completes documentation of student’s progress; attend required job-related training and other staff development training programs; other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma.
Applicants must exhibit the ability to communicate in American Sign Language Proficiency Instrument (ASLPI) rating of 3+ or above.

Preferred Qualifications:
Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, possess one or more of the following:

Experience as a paraprofessional
Experience working with deaf/hard of hearing or multi-disabled students
ASL proficiency at 3+ or above as measured by the American Sign Language Proficiency Interview (ASLPI)

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Strong ASL/English communication, public relation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of this position.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret information.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.

WORK HOURS:
Monday thru Thursday 7:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Fridays 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Educational environment with extensive interaction with students. May be exposed to infectious diseases. Driving may also be a requirement.

CERTIFICATION/TRAINING REQUIRED:

CPR/First Aide Training
CPI
Drug Testing
Fingerprint/Criminal Background

Additional Requirements and Information:
The Michigan Department of Education/Michigan School for the Deaf will not hire and employ individuals who have been convicted of a “listed offense” pursuant to the School Safety Legislation Acts (Public Acts 129, 130, 131 and 138 of 2005). The “listed offense” are defined in the Sex Offenders Registration Act (Section 2 of Public Act 295 of 1994). Fingerprint records are required prior to being hired.

Michigan School for the Deaf website: http://www.michiganschoolforthedeaf.org/content/employment

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

Teacher Aide