Special Education TVI Student Certified Aide

SPECIAL EDUCATION TVI STUDENT CERTIFIED AIDE (TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS)

180 DAYS

INSURANCE RETIREMENT BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF

2026-2027 School Year anticipated working days 8/26/26-6/12/27

*Salary pending approval of the 26/27 Compensation Package; 25/26 package can be foundhere.

Starting at $39.84/hr DOE

REPORTS TO:

Director of Student Services Building Administration and Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The TVI Aide provides instructional and classroom support for students in grades K-12 who are blind or have low vision under the supervision of a certified Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI). The aide assists in adapting materials implementing accommodations and supporting access to the educational environment to promote student independence and participation in school activities.

This position may involve working with students individually or in small groups and may require travel between multiple school sites within the district. The TVI Aide will be required with TVI support to learn basic braille and vision-related assistive technologies to support student access to instructional materials.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Collaborate with the TVI to support implementation of vision-related instruction and accommodations.
• As directed by the TVI adapt modify or create instructional materials to make them accessible for students with visual impairments (e.g. enlarged print tactile materials high-contrast materials braille materials).
• Under the direct supervision of the TVI the TVI aide will work with students individually or in small groups to reinforce skills and accommodations under the guidance of the TVI and classroom teacher.
• Support the implementation of student accommodations outlined in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Assist students in developing independence confidence and organizational skills related to accessing learning materials and navigating the school environment.
• Assist with student data collection related to vision services under the guidance of the TVI.
• Support students in the classroom by modeling and reinforcing the use of vision-related tools and accommodations (e.g. magnifiers monoculars assistive technology).
• Learn and assist with the use of vision-related assistive technologies such as braille notetakers embossers CCTVs digital magnification tools tablet and smartphone accessibility computer software and built-in accessibility etc.
• Assist in preparing and organizing materials used for vision instruction or accessible classroom participation.
• Implement behavior support strategies as directed by the TVI classroom teacher school counselor or program administrator.
• Collaborate with classroom staff and related service providers to support student participation and access across school settings.
• Participate in staff conference days department meetings and vision-related training.
• Travel between schools within the district as needed to support assigned students.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or TVI.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with strong time-management and organizational skills.
• Student-centered mindset with a focus on promoting independence.
• Flexibility and adaptability across school environments.
• Willingness to learn braille and vision-related instructional strategies.
• Ability to follow through with accommodations outlined in student IEPs.
• Ability to learn and use assistive technology and accessibility features.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience working with children or youth with disabilities in educational or community settings.
• Experience working with students with multiple disabilities.
• Experience supporting students with behavioral or sensory support needs.

EDUCATION LICENSE CERTIFICATION OR FORMAL TRAINING:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Bachelors degree or related education preferred.
• Training/certification in braille assistive technology and/or specialized instruction and if not obtained at time of hire will require completion of certification within one year of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods. Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones; to tolerate noisy conditions.
• Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
• Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel grasp and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers twist and bend at wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn raise and lower head.
• Lower Body Mobility: bend at waist; stoop; sit for prolonged periods of 1 hour.
• Strength: to lift push pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 pounds on an occasional basis; to lift push pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors.
• Mental Requirements: read write understand interpret and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; understand apply and interpret information; math skills at a high school proficiency level; the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy compile and coordinate information and records; decision making skills.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is normally low to moderate but may become loud when large groups are together in a room. The employee may be required to move from room to room to provide instruction and may have to maneuver in crowded hallways. Duties are typically performed indoors and occasionally outdoors such as playground duty or when students are boarding or unloading buses. The employee may be exposed to unpredictable weather conditions. This position is typically performed in a hazard free clean and healthy environment.

DISCLAIMER:

This job description identifies primary responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and activities. This job description is subject to change in response to student demographics staffing factors funding variables modified operating procedures and/or program/curriculum changes as directed by the Superintendent(s) or designee(s) of Teton County School District #1.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION:

The Teton County School District does not discriminate on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity or disability in admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs and activities. Any person having inquiries concerning the schools compliance with the regulations implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) is directed to contact the Civil Rights Compliance Officer (Communications Coordinator) at the office of the School District or PO BoxGregory Lane Jackson WY 83001.