Special Education Vision Education Support Professional (30409)

Title:Vision ESP (grades preK-12)

Calendar/Contract:180 Days

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the special education director(s) and teachers of the visually impaired the ESP assists assigned teaching personnel in the creation of materials delivery of materials and instruction of special education students with visual impairments. Primary duties include but are not limited to engaging in the following activities with support and direction:

Essential Functions:

• Working with and under the immediate direction of Special Education director and with VI professionals
• Use braille translation software
• Use word processing programs on Apple Macintosh or PC computers
• Assist the VI with modifications and supplemental services necessary for the education of students with visual impairments
• Participate in training on any new VI technology (e.g. software computers adaptive assisted devices)
• Additional duties as assigned by the supervisor(s)

Additionally assisting the VI professional(s) with:

• Planning production and organization of instructional material
• Individual and/or group instruction activities
• Promote and maintain educational team goals.
• Maintaining and taking educational IEP Goal Data
• Operate in accordance with district and school regulations
• Braille record or enlarge textbooks workbooks worksheets and diagnostic tests that are not available through state agencies
• Assist the VI and teachers in promoting student independence
• Assist the VI and teacher with modifications and supplemental services necessary for the education of students with visual impairments

Attendance is an Essential Function of this Position

• Physical presence at the worksite is an essential function of this position. The role requires in-person collaboration direct interaction with team members other staff students and/or guardians and access to on-site equipment and resources.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.

Physical Requirements (including but not limited to the following):

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Assume and maintain a variety of postures (kneeling squatting bending standing and sitting in student-size chairs) for extended periods of time
• Utilize quick body movements to maintain safety and implement student behavior interventions
• Participate in and utilize Mandt training (to be determined by leadership)
• May require working with bio-hazards (blood borne pathogens human waste cleaning/disinfecting materials etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Typing and keyboarding skills
• Experienced with technology
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with children with disabilities is strongly preferred.
• Willingness to learn and transcribe Braille
• Willingness to learn and use specialized equipment such as:
• • Braille translation program
  • Computer keyboard
  • Printer
  • Braille printer (Embosser)
  • Tactual and braille production equipment (Braille writer)
  • Assistive technology (such as electronic braillenote abacus).
• Must be able to travel to different work locations if required
  

NOTE: The statements above describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Weber School District has the right to revise this position description at any time.

WEBER SCHOOL DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EEO) EMPLOYER

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority