Teacher Aide/Paraprofessional - Montessori Classroom (ages 3 - 6)

Programs of the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf

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

REPORTS TO:
Children's Center Principal

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

POSITION OPENING:
Start August 17th, 2026 (Required New Staff Orientation on August 14th)

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. Could include bathrooming, hygience assistance and any other requests made by the overseeing teach or principal. Must be able to carry and lift at least 25 pounds.

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. Someexperience in the area of deafness is preferred. Prior professional academic Montessori Classroom experience required.

SIGNING REQUIREMENTS:
The Sign Language Proficiency Interview for the position is “Advanced.” The minimum level accepted at hire is “No Functional Skills.”

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

APPLICATION
PROCEDURE:
Send letter of application and resume to: employment@wpsd.org The application can be found under the employment section at 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: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract

Pay: $21.06 - $34.09 per hour

Application Question(s):

• Please share your prior Montessori Experience in a classroom setting.

Experience:

• Montessori: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person