Paraeducator, Visually Impaired

Assists a teacher, specialist or therapist in providing instructional and behavior support to individual or small groups of visually impaired special education students. Facilitates access to curricula via alternative formats including Braille, large type, tactile representation and aural media. Monitors and reports student progress regarding behavior and academic performance. Fosters independence of visually impaired students by assisting in developing various self-help skills, including hygiene, eating, social, community and leisure/recreational skills. Education and Experience: A high school diploma or equivalent AND six months of experience providing assistance or services to people who are visually impaired. Completion of Library of Congress Braille lessons #1-11 or experience working with braille is preferred. Experience working with students in a classroom or similar organized setting is preferred. *Completion of 48 semester units at an institution of higher education, or an associate's (or higher) degree highly desirable. Incumbents hired into this classification, and who have completed (and provided proof) of this level of education will be assigned as a Paraeducator, Visually Impaired at salary range 70. Licenses and Certificates May require a valid California driver's license. Requires valid first aid certification, and CPR certification. Employees must fulfill certification requirements within six months of employment in a regular position. Employees hired into this classification will be required to successfully complete the Library of Congress Braille lessons, #1-11, and demonstrate competency in the basic Braille alphabet and contractions. Employees must fulfill this requirement within one year of employment in this classification.

Salary : $20 - $24