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Position:      Visually Impaired Program Assistant - MSEAC/District Wide            

Qualifications:

• Applicants must be a high school graduate or have GED
• Must have valid driver's license
• First Aid/CPR certification a plus
• Experience working with children/students beneficial
• Experience in a clerical setting beneficial
• Knowledge of braille or willingness to learn

Salary:     $16.91-18.45 per hour, starting, depending on experience

                $18.45-$20.21 per hour, starting, if bilingual (English/Spanish), depending on experience

Employment:    7.5 hrs per day, 185 days per year (during school year)

Position Available:    Immediately

Reports To:    Teacher of Visually Impaired, Director of Special Education

Application Procedure:    Interested and qualified applicants are invited to apply online at fremonttigers.org. Click on Employment and follow application instructions.

Applications Will Be Accepted Until Position is Filled

All positions are subject to veterans preference. EOE

FREMONT PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB DESCRIPTION

It is the policy of Fremont Public Schools to not discriminate on the basis of sex, disability, race, color, religion, veteran status, national or ethnic origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, or other protected status in its educational programs, admission policies, employment policies or other administered programs.  Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are asked to make their request to the Superintendent.

DEPARTMENT: Visually Impaired Program

JOB TITLE: Visually Impaired Program Assistant

REQUIREMENTS:

Education Level:

• High School Diploma or GED. Post secondary training desired

Certification/Licensure:

• Drivers license
• First Aid/CPR certification desired

Experience Desired:

• Working with students, faculty, and staff. Clerical work, computer experience, knowledge of braille or willingness to learn.

Other Requirements:

• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Understanding of basic reading and math skills
• Experience in braille and braille transcribing, or a willingness to learn
• Ability to be self-directed and work with indirect and direct supervision
• Flexibility
• Must be able to provide your own, reliable transportation to various schools

REPORTS TO:  Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Director of Special Education

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The essential functions of each employee’s position includes (1) regular, dependable in-person attendance on the job; (2) the ability to perform the identified tasks and to possess and utilize the identified knowledge, skills, and abilities and to perform the identified work activities; and (3) the ability to perform the physical requirements on their specific job description.

Basic: 

• Assists the supervising teacher in providing adapted materials and instruction to visually impaired students. Abides by the guidelines established for paraeducators of the State of Nebraska and the District.

Frequent:

1. Demonstrates the ability and willingness to perform and fulfill assigned duties as designated by the supervising teacher
2. Assists the supervising teacher in the collection, modification, and preparation of instructional materials and equipment. Ex: knowledge of equipment use, enlarging material, uncontracted braille and transcribing, reading material on tape or to a student
3. Transcribe print materials into braille for students and staff using the appropriate braille code through the use of a braille writer or computerized equipment, embosser and printers.
4. Create tactile instructional materials, using Nemeth Braille Code, to support the delivery of Mathematics curriculum
5. Develop, proofread, and accurately edit materials in contracted and uncontracted braille form through the use of a braille writer or computerized equipment
6. Create adapted curriculum materials in the FPS online Learning Management System, in consultation with the teacher and student, to support the delivery of electronic content that meets the students needs.
7. Carry out instructional programs designed by the supervising teacher
8. Assists students in performing activities initiated by the supervising teacher
9. Manage and regularly update BookShare accounts for students with visual impairments
10. Report requests for support and any observed or reported difficulties to supervising teacher
11. Provides assistance with individualized programmed materials. Prepares instruction aids, games, and bulletin boards at the discretion of the supervising teacher. Copy, punch, bind, and label materials as needed
12. Implements behavior management and modification techniques as structured and monitored by the supervising teacher for individual students
13. Assists with various clerical and daily organization duties (maintaining appropriate records for supervising teachers, filing, ordering materials, answering the phone, etc.)
14. Attends professional development meetings and workshops for paraeducators (as needed)
15. Respects the confidentiality of information about students and communicates progress or concerns about students to parents or staff only with the authorization of the supervising teacher
16. Exhibits a positive working relationship with students and staff
17. Follows all rules and regulations relating to school and district policies
18. Assists in the loading and unloading of students from school vehicles as needed, and supervises students while being transported by district vehicles as assigned
19. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervising teacher and/or administrative staff (such as open/close the Sensory Courtyard, welcome guests, tidy up the area after guests leave when volunteers are not present.)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

OTHER REQUIREMENTS (Intellectual, Sensory): Must have visual and auditory acuity for student supervisory functions, skills in written and oral communication, and skills in human relations.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Inside – Outside – Both: Both: Mostly inside, but requires travel between schools

Climatic Environment: Work environment ranges from heated, air conditioned, non heated, non air conditioned, noisy, quiet, large to very small work areas; and at times, work environment will include off-campus sites.

Hazards: Communicable diseases, classroom, building, furniture, off-campus sites and equipment, and frequent lifting