What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Assistant of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing position at Great Prairie Area Education Agency?
Great Prairie Area Education Agency has an opening for a Teacher Assistant for the TDHH (Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing).
181-Day Contract (7-hour days) beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
Starting pay: $16.89-$17.39 per hour with a generous paid leave package in addition to a monthly cafeteria plan allotment of $861 and IPERS retirement.
This position will serve Region 1, 2 & 3
Region 1: Albia, Centerville, Chariton, Moravia, Seymour, Wayne.
Region 2: Eddyville Blakesburg Fremont, Keota, North Mahaska, Oskaloosa, Oskaloosa Christian, Pekin, Sigourney, Tri-County.
Region 3: Cardinal, Davis County, Moulton-Udell, Ottumwa, Ottumwa Christian and Seton Catholic.
Position Overview:
Assists the Teacher to provide services necessary for the evaluation of educational
programming and academic improvement of children aged birth to 21 years with a diagnosed
hearing loss as assigned by the supervising Teacher of the Deaf & Hard of Hearing.
Qualifications:
The Teacher Assistant for the TDHH (Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing) must be at least
18 years of age and hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. The candidate must have the
experience or capacity to demonstrate positive interpersonal skills, cooperative teamwork, and
excellent written and verbal communication.
Responsibilities:
- Implement instructional and advocacy activities as directed by the TDHH.
- Identifies and records correct/incorrect student responses.
- Maintain communication with assigned TDHH on an ongoing basis.
- Assists TDHH in material preparation.
- Participates in parent/teacher conferences or staffings as requested by the TDHH.
- Maintains confidentiality of all student information.
- Maintains data required for use in local school district (LEA), AEA, state and federal reporting.
- Participate in staff development opportunities as directed by the supervisor or TDHH.
- Complete all other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel between schools/sites served.
- Normal, routine levels of activity related to bending, carrying, climbing, hearing, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, vision and walking, and may also involve above-average levels of activity at times that can't always be anticipated.
Salary : $17 - $17