Aide-Deaf/Blind Intervener

Days per Year: 187

Min: $22,440

Mid: $26,389
 

JOB TITLE: Aide-Deaf/Blind Intervener   

                                                                                                          
REPORTS TO: Coordinator Special Ed

WAGE: Nonexempt  

PAY GRADE: Para 3    


PRIMARY PURPOSE:
 
The Deaf/Blind Intervener Aide will assist in providing support to a student with deafblindness for all or part of the instructional day, as determined by the student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP). The Intervener works cooperatively with parents and a variety of direct service providers and consultants. The Intervener will be consistently available to interpret the world for the student diagnosed as Deaf–Blind.
 
All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
Required:

• High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution
• 48 hours of college coursework
• Pass Spring ISD’s NCLB test in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
• Willingness to complete a 2-year program of studies in the area of intervener for deafblind

Preferred:

• 60 hours (or higher) from an accredited college or university
• One year experience with children
• Completion of a 2-year program of studies in the area of intervener for deafblind

 
SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Ability to work well with children
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to correspond (written and oral) in English and their home language

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Primary responsibility is to assist in providing support to a student with deafblindness during all or part of a school day as part of an educational team, and as indicated in the student's IEP
• Assist the teacher in the implementation of the student's IEP and the modifications and instructional techniques recommended by instructional and related service staff
• Becomes proficient in students' individual communication methods and strategies
• Assist students with physical needs and personal care including feeding, bathroom needs, and personal hygiene
• Assist students with physical disabilities according to their needs, including transferring to and from wheelchairs, lifting or positioning
• Assist the teacher in the preparation of instructional materials as needed
• Assist the teacher in supporting the student during community-based instruction
• Assist the teacher in visiting or providing instruction in the student's home as deemed appropriate by the IEP committee
• Assist the teacher in maintaining communication between home and school, and keeps a daily log of information about the student and his/her activities
• Participates in IEP meetings and student-staff meetings as needed
• Assists in the assessment of the student and in the preparation of IEPs, progress reports, behavior plans, data collection, and other documentation for program monitoring including records and reports required by Federal, State, or local laws/regulations
• Participates in site-based, regional, and statewide training in the area of deafblindness as well as training sessions related to the education of students with disabilities
• Collaborates in a team model on issues related to deafblindness
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding special education student information
• Perform all other duties as assigned

WORKING CONDITIONS:
 
The usual and customary methods of performing this job required the following:

Prolonged periods of time, sitting, moderate standing, stooping, bending, reaching and repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of a computer. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. May require lifting no more than 50 pounds. Overtime is required as necessary.

The foregoing statements 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.

This position is funded by Federal/and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable.

Salary : $22,440 - $26,389