Teaching Assistant – Beverly School for the Deaf (ASL Required)
Located in Beverly, Massachusetts, the Children’s Center for Communication / Beverly School for the Deaf (CCCBSD) provides educational and therapeutic programming for children and young adults ages 3–22 who are Deaf, hard of hearing, and/or have additional developmental, physical, communication, behavioral, sensory, or medical needs.
The Beverly School for the Deaf (BSD) provides individualized educational and therapeutic programming for Deaf and hard of hearing students, with and without additional disabilities. Students access instruction and communication through a variety of modalities, including American Sign Language (ASL), spoken language, assistive technology, and AAC.
Our school-based faculty work in small, highly supportive classroom teams, with regular professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on meeting the individual communication, educational, and developmental needs of each student.
About the Position
We are seeking full-time Teaching Assistants with strong ASL skills to support Deaf and hard of hearing students across their school day.
Under the direction of the classroom teacher and in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, Teaching Assistants provide direct academic, communication, behavioral, therapeutic, and functional support. TAs play an important role in helping students develop communication, independence, social, academic, and life skills.
This is an active instructional position for someone who is comfortable working with students with a range of developmental, physical, communication, behavioral, sensory, and medical needs.
What You'll Do
- Support individualized instruction and programming aligned with student IEPs and classroom goals.
- Provide direct academic, communication, social, behavioral, and functional support.
- Use ASL consistently and effectively with students throughout the school day.
- Support students' development of language and communication across ASL, spoken language, AAC, and other appropriate modalities.
- Assist with implementation of classroom routines, lesson activities, behavior support plans, and individualized programs.
- Collect and document student data and communicate observations and progress to the classroom teacher and team.
- Support students with assistive technology, AAC, adaptive equipment, sensory supports, and other instructional tools.
- Assist students with personal care and physical needs as appropriate, which may include toileting, feeding, mobility, positioning, transfers, and other daily care routines.
- Support students during transitions, specials, therapies, community-based activities, and other school experiences.
- Work collaboratively with teachers, related service providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Help maintain a safe, structured, welcoming, and communication-accessible classroom environment.
- Participate in professional development, team meetings, and training related to Deaf education, ASL, special education, behavior, communication, and student safety.
- Follow CCCBSD policies, procedures, safety practices, and confidentiality requirements.
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Strong ASL proficiency is required.
- Experience working with Deaf and/or hard of hearing students strongly preferred.
- Experience working in a school, special education, residential, adult services, or other setting supporting individuals with disabilities is preferred.
- Comfort working with students who may have significant developmental, communication, behavioral, physical, sensory, or medical needs.
- Ability to communicate effectively in ASL and work within a multimodal communication environment.
- Comfort learning and using instructional technology, AAC, and adaptive tools.
- Ability to follow individualized student programs, routines, safety plans, and care plans.
- Strong teamwork, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability and willingness to provide active physical support to students as needed.
Why Join CCCBSD?
At CCCBSD, communication comes first. We believe students and staff thrive in an environment built on Humanity, Belonging, Inclusivity, Collaboration, Integrity, and Excellence.
We are a Certified Kindness Workplace committed to making kindness the norm and creating a workplace where people can learn, contribute, and grow.
You'll have opportunities to develop your skills in:
- Deaf education and ASL
- Specialized instruction and communication
- AAC and assistive technology
- Behavior and positive supports
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Supporting students with complex needs
- Professional development and career growth
Eligible employees may also have access to benefits and programs including:
- 15+ days of PTO annually, in addition to scheduled school breaks
- Medical and wellness benefits
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- 401(k) plan with 5% employer match
- Preschool discounts
- Free ASL classes
- Referral and longevity bonuses
- Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) benefits
Schedule
This is a full-time, 37.5-hour-per-week position following the school-year calendar.
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
This is an active classroom position. Teaching Assistants may be expected to assist students with mobility, positioning, transfers, toileting, feeding, and other personal care needs; support students using wheelchairs or adaptive equipment; participate in playground and community activities; and respond to student safety and behavioral needs.
Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
Apply
Apply directly through SchoolSpring.
For questions about the position, contact Kate Brubaker, BSD Program Director, at katebrubaker@cccbsd.org.
The Children’s Center for Communication / Beverly School for the Deaf is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from Deaf and hard of hearing individuals and candidates with disabilities.
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