What are the responsibilities and job description for the Secretary/Paraprofessional - Jenison Junior High ASD Visually Impaired Student Assistant position at Jenison Public Schools?
- Braille skills or willingness to learn
- Ability and willingness to work in a collaborative team environment
- Assist the Teacher Consultant/Visually Impaired and teaching staff with modifications and accommodations to the student’s curriculum
- Assist the TC/VI in follow-up practice for compensatory skills instruction.
- Transcribe Braille materials for Regular and Special Education settings
- Help find and use Braille print materials for educational settings
- Provide technological (with guidance) support and assistance to student and staff
- Advocate for student
- Plan and coordinate in advance with classroom teacher(s) and TC/VI. Have access to lesson plans so materials can be adapted in advance.
- Maintain appropriate communication among staff under the guidance of the classroom teacher.
- Assist in ordering, dissemination and return of Braille, Large Type, and Audio Materials and Equipment
- Facilitate independence in student and provide strategies and reinforcement toward individual potential of student
- Provide support cues for success in varying environments, presume student competence, encourage student to reach potential, and hold student to high expectations
- Adapt materials in a variety of ways to provide access to student with Vision Impairments or Blindness
- Must have advanced computer skills and ability to problem solve student technology issues as they arise (screen reader, Brailler, Refreshable Braille Display, Embosser)
- Take initiative to learn VI specific technology as needed to further assist student
- Must be able to manage and coordinate multiple resources used with student
- Must be willing to implement behavior plan and supports with student under the guidance of the classroom teacher
- Willing to work with other students in the ASD classroom as needed
- Professional and positive work skills are critical
- Regular attendance is an essential function of the position
JobID: 2233
Position Type:
Support Staff/Assistant
Support Staff/Assistant
Date Posted:
4/24/2025
4/24/2025
Location:
Jenison Junior High School
Jenison Junior High School
Closing Date:
04/30/2025
Posted 4/24/25 – 4/30/2504/30/2025
For Immediate Hire
Jenison Junior High
Jenison Secretarial and Paraprofessional Unit Position
Instructional/Special Education Assistant for ASD Visually Impaired Student
Class II – 29.75 hours/week (school year employment to start immediately for training at Bursley Elementary for fall Junior High placement)
?Qualifications
Experience with special needs/behaviorally challenged students preferred:
Reports to: Building Principal and Assigned Teachers
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Tests
? Interview process may be required
Evaluation: Job performance will be evaluated by building principal or designated evaluator.
Terms of Employment: Number of days, salary or hourly rate of pay and benefits shall be established by the Master Contract and/or the Board of Education.
Please apply online
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