ParaEducator for Students with Visual Impairments

TYPICAL DUTIES:
The purpose of this job is to assist students identified with a visual impairment in achieving their maximum potential by assisting instructors in carrying out individualized student programming, supporting curricular class work so students can meet Common Core Standards, while providing a safe and pleasant school environment where all of these goals can be achieved.
• Provide classroom support with:
o Content delivery: carry out teacher-created lesson plans with students in 1:1 or small group settings
o Materials: copying, enlarging, typing, recording, binding, organizing supplies, sorting/filing, etc.
o Recordkeeping: help with grading, maintaining datasheets, compiling data, taking attendance, etc.
o Technology: sets up/assists with specific student programs on computers, iPads, and other assistive devices for the visually-impaired such as braillers, notetakers, enlargement systems
o Student Management: breakfast program, lunchroom duty, playground duty, bus duty, hall monitoring, escorting students to and from different areas on campus, if assigned to preschool and/or students with additional disabilities may be required to assist with toileting , feeding, dressing and other self-help care items
o Other duties: cleaning classroom areas, laundry, dishes, decorating for events, etc.
o Other specific individual student needs – after training- such as assisting ankle and foot orthotics (AFOs), splints, and other adaptive aids, assist with, motor lab activities, job coaching, mainstream support
• Maintains confidentiality and demonstrates good ethics in regards to student/staff interactions, work behaviors, and following school policies and procedures
• Develops and maintains professional relationships with teachers, support staff, administration, parents and students
• Pursues professional development focusing on education of students with visual impairments
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Detailed Job Description available upon request.



Qualifications:


QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED required. College coursework and/or workshops in child development and educational methods and/or ParaEducator is preferred. Knowledge of first aid and CPR techniques and safety precautions is desirable.

The successful candidate will be required to have fluent ASL and English skills to communicate with staff. New employees must meet the requirements of MSDB Policy 5124 Employee Sign Language Skills and will be evaluated through the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI). New employees to this position must meet the Target Skill Level Standard of “None” on the date of hire and Target Skill Level Standard of “Survival” within three (3) years of hire.

Supplemental Activity – Paraeducator
In one or two paragraphs, please answer each question.
English will not be evaluated; however, the answers should be clear, concise, and understandable.

1. What are some ways you might work with or communicate with students who are deaf or hard of hearing?
2. What are some ways you might work with or communicate with students who are blind or visually impaired?
3. What is your approach to students who are not following the rules?
4. What is your approach to working with staff members who you disagree with?



Eligible Training Assignment:

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