Position Title

Support Staff Signing Skills Coach

Required Application Type

Teacher / Admin

Salary/Pay Scale

As per contract

Job Description

Position		Support Staff/Signing Skills Coach Deaf Ed – Vision/Audiology Posting	Posting Date	January 29, 2026
Starting Date		As soon as possible	Application Due Date	February 9, 2026
Reports to	Building Principal and/or Director of Special Programs
Duties
Work one-to-one assisting students with the skills necessary to successfully participate in the classroom. This includes but is not limited to the following: attending to instruction, supporting life-skills development, following classroom routines, and meeting behavioral expectations. Act as a language model working to develop student’s expressive and receptive use of signed language. Facilitate spoken and signed communication between the student and others during the school day. May require basic interpreting for students and staff when necessary. Assist with classroom management by monitoring individual student behavior and implementing positive behavior management strategies supported by the program. Assist in self-help, toileting and personal care activities, and mobility for students with disabilities. Maintain diplomatic working relationships with teachers, parents, students, and other support personnel. Perform other duties related to specific programs. Read and respond to email communication daily. Attend training sessions and scheduled Signing Skills Coach and Deaf Education staff meetings. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
High School Graduate: Associate Degree preferred. Intermediate to advanced sign language skills Basic interpreting skills. Experience in support service programs with dead/hard of hearing or special education programs preferred. Desire to work with students with disabilities. Physically able to perform essential functions of the position (with or without reasonable accommodation).
Evaluation	Evaluation: The performance of this job will be evaluated annually by Building Principal and/or Director of Special Programs and in accordance with the Board of Education policy.
Terms of Employment	Salary: Per Individual contract based on experience.   10-Month Position – Full-Time

Application Procedure

Please complete the online application.

Please refer to above Required Application Type to complete before applying.

Job Category

Teacher

Job Location

District Wide

Additional Information