Instructional Assistant - Visually Impaired-Rio Seco Pos#
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Job Summary/Definitions
Under the immediate supervision of the site administrator and general direction of the Director of Special Education assist a certificated teacher of the visually impaired in providing specialized assistance to students who are visually impaired or blind and may have additional disabilities by facilitating access to curricula in the instructional program in alternative formats including Braille large print tactile representation and aural media. Assist teacher and other special education providers in providing instruction in whole class small group and individual student settings as directed by teacher or other special education provider (instruction can be in academics behavior communication social mobility fine motor skills and/or functional skills development areas).
Examples of Duties/Responsibilities
- Transcribe Braille to print and print to Braille and assist with the instruction of students in Braille reading writing and math.
- Utilize and assist in the use of specialized computers and software and other Braille devices to transcribe instructional materials into Braille.
- Adhere to techniques and guidelines established by the Special Education Program and the National Braille Association.
- Provide mobility assistance when necessary.
- Operate standard office equipment including computers and specialized software applications Braille devices large print scanners enlarging photocopiers embossers and other peripheral equipment and aids.
- May prepare and assist in the use of a variety of supplementary instructional materials and aids such as large print materials tactile representations and aural media using specialized equipment.
- Assist students in taking classroom notes with the use of special equipment.
- Deliver instructional materials to schools throughout the East County SELPA.
- Monitor and record academic and behavioral data.
- Assist with the development and implementation of positive behavior supports behavior support plans and intervention techniques.
- Assist in shaping students behavior through positive reinforcement strategies.
- Supervise students in the classroom on the playground at lunch on field trips at bus loading zones or in any other school site area as assigned.
- Assist in care for students with physical and self-help needs including diapering assisting with toileting feeding lifting transferring and carrying students.
- Assist in meeting students needs in the areas of sensory impairment sensorimotor integration and fine or gross motor skills.
- Assist with bus boarding and departing.
- Maintain a variety of service-related records and prepare reports related to data.
- Administer first aid and remain informed of medical needs or problems of students.
- Perform specialized health care procedures after training and under the monitoring of the school district nurse.
- Attend meetings conferences and in services as related to job responsibilities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
- Instructional and learning challenges characteristic of students who are visually impaired or blind.
- IEP process as well as special education regulations and guidelines.
- Adaptive techniques specialized materials and equipment including beginning Braille devices computer software and print access technology.
- Literary Braille Code
- Nemeth Code for Math
Ability to:
- Read understand apply and explain rules regulations policies and procedures.
- Communicate verbally or in a written format with competent oral and written English skills.
- Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
- Maintain confidentiality and use discretion.
- Use tact patience and courtesy with students and all adults in the work environment.
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
Training/Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school and minimum one year experience working as an Instructional Assistant supporting students with disabilities in an organized setting. Experience working with individuals who are visually impaired or blind is required.
Licenses:
Possession of a First Aid/CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency.
District Paraprofessional Proficiency Exam certification mandated by the State of California for Instructional Assistants. Certification required in one of three ways:
- Possession of an Associates Degree (AA);
- Completion of 48 college semester units (official transcripts required); or
- Completion and passage of the District-approved NCLB proficiency test.
Certification as a Literary Braille Transcriber by the Library of Congress must be held or obtained within one year of the date of employment or applicant must be deemed capable of performing above skills through District Braille Proficiency Examination.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
Subject to reasonable accommodation review.
- Classroom and playground environment.
- Subject to standing for long periods.
- Walking bending stooping climbing kneeling crouching crawling balancing lifting and reaching using hands and arms.
- May be required to use hands to finger handle or feel objects tools or controls.
- Talk and hear.
- Taste and smell.
- Must be able to regularly lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Exposure to intermittent noise constant interruptions and temperature extremes.
- Potential for contact with blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
- Driving between school sites and districts within the East County SELPA.
- After training physically restrain students who are physically aggressive and unsafe to self or others.
- See to read prepare review and monitor students.
- Potential exposure to physical injury from students aggressive behavior.
Board Adopted: Feb. 19 2013
Revised: Jan. 16 2024
ATTACHMENTS: MUST UPLOAD REQUIRED FIRST AID CPR AND NCLB CERTIFICATIONS FOR APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED COMPLETE.
Work Year
9 months / 6.0 hours
8:30 am-3:00 pm
Salary Classification: 25
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Employment Type
Full-Time
