Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Assistant - District-wide
Cherry Creek School DistrictAbout the role
Job Title: Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Assistant
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Classification Group: Staff Support
Supervising Position: Director or designee
Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel
Pay Range: Range 14
Last Updated: 11/21/2025
JOB SUMMARY: Serve as an integral member of the educational team to support students with special needs, particularly those facing barriers related to language, communication, or access. Collaborate with special education and general education staff to ensure equitable access to instruction, social interaction, and the overall school experience. Implement instructional strategies tailored to individual learning needs using communication approaches appropriate for each student. Provide in-class, small-group, or one-on-one assistance to foster academic success and social inclusion. Promote inclusive participation across academic and social settings for students with moderate to severe needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Ensure Deaf/Hard of Hearing students receive and understand communication presented in all educational settings by providing differentiation, which may include supplementing with sign language. As part of the instructional team, work collaboratively with general education and/or special education classroom teachers to support behavior management, communication systems, organization systems, and/or instruction/curriculum for students with moderate to severe needs.
Daily 40%2.
Communicate with all members of the educational team (teachers, supervisors, interpreters, para educators,) who are directly responsible for the educational program for Deaf/Hard of Hearing students. Provide input about student performance and progress for sake of instructional planning, conferences, and individualized education plan (IEP) meetings.
Daily 15%3.
Assist educational team by monitoring and supporting student behavior and language in all education settings. Facilitate and clarify appropriate social interaction with peers and assist students with accessing their educational environment and social interactions by supporting with sign language at the student’s level.
Daily 15%4.
Collect and document accurate data during instructional sessions to include skill introduction, acquisition and mastery.
Weekly 10%5.
Apply effective problem-solving skills through collaborative conversations with students, staff, parents/guardians, building administrators, and district liaisons.
Daily 5%6.
Train staff to maintain daily records of student progress/behavior, and provide observation, data, feedback, and recommendations to the team.
Weekly 5%7.
Monitor safety of students with behavioral challenges. Respond to unsafe behaviors including aggressions, self-injurious behaviors, and elopement.
Weekly 5%8.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Daily 5% TOTAL 100%REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
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