Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

POSITION TITLE:
One-on-One Teacher Aide (Mon-Thurs. 6:45 AM-3:30 PM; Fri. 6:45 AM-2:00 PM)

REPORTS TO:
Elementary Principal

LOCATION:
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 E Swissvale Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15218

POSITION OPENING:
ASAP

JOB
DESCRIPTION:
This is a full-time, non-exempt, 187-day (10 month) position. Responsibilities include working with the
teaching staff to assist in carrying out educational program for the student. Assists with teaching and
reinforcing of living skills, reinforces behavior programs and plans may be in place for the student, assists
with transporting the student from place to place when needed, acts as an assistant to the teacher in helping
to reinforce any academic, social, emotional, or behavioral goals on the IEP, assists in maintaining data for
student programming purposes.

MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS:
At least an Associate’s degree with general training or experience in child development and/or experience
working with deaf children is preferable. The individual must be familiar with needs of deaf students. Some
experience in the area of deafness is preferred.*_
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SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:
The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum level accepted at
hire is “Intermediate.”

CLEARANCES REQUIRED:
PA Criminal Background, PA Child Abuse, and FBI Clearance required.

APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application and resume to:
Lauren Hayes
Director of Human Resources
Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf
300 East Swissvale Avenue
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15218
lhayes@wpsd.org

It is the policy of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf not to discriminate in is programs, education, employment and all
other activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, creed, religion, disability, gender identification or
sexual orientation. Any complaints of discrimination should be directed to the Director of Human Resources.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary, Part-time, Full-time

Pay: $19.72 - $32.75 per hour

Expected hours: 15 – 40 per week

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person