What are the responsibilities and job description for the Braillist - Para-Educator position at Genesee Intermediate School District?
Job Summary:
The Braillist / Para-Educator is responsible for assisting certificated staff, licensed orientation and mobility specialist, VITC (Visually Impaired Teacher Consultant), licensed physical therapists, occupational therapists and other ancillary staff in the support of instructional, health-related, recreational and prevocational/job training activities in the assigned area of responsibility for students with disabilities. The para-educator may be assigned to one classroom or as a one-on-one assistant to a student or to a variety of assignments depending on the needs of students. Para-educators can perform one or more of these functions as assigned by the supervisor.
Essential Duties (May include, but not limited to):
1. Provides program support in instructional and related activities for students with visual impairment under the direction of certificated, licensed and ancillary staff.
2. Knowledge of or willingness to learn braille.
3. Keyboarding and computer skills.
4. Provides one-on-one assistance to students in use of adaptive equipment.
5. Participates in Individualized Education Program Team (IEPT) meetings when requested.
6. Assists with the implementation of instructional activities based on student goals and objectives as written in the Individualized Education Program (IEP).
7. Provides input to behavior intervention plan meetings and/or other meetings with staff and/or parents for the development of individualized behavior intervention plans for students in the assigned area, as requested.
8. Implements established procedures and interventions in accordance with individualized behavior intervention plans and district policies/guidelines.
9. Loads and unloads students from school buses/vehicles under the direction of certificated, licensed and ancillary staff.
10. Assists with the lifting and movement of students as needed.
11. Assists with meals, play, recreational and other activities, as required, in the assigned area of responsibility.
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Sixty (60) semester hours college credits if experience qualification below is not met. Coursework in child development, education, psychology, social work or field related to special education preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two years (1,920 hours) of successful, documented work experience providing direct care services/instructional support for persons with special needs required if education requirement above is not met. Work experience in a child care or educational program preferred. Work experience with children or adults in a group home or foster care facility specializing as a caregiver for residents with special needs may also be considered. Experience with students with visual impairment, cognitive impairment, severe multiple impairment, autism spectrum disorders, emotional impairment, relevant to the vacancy as posted, preferred.
This position is integral to fostering an inclusive educational environment where all students can thrive. We welcome applicants who are passionate about supporting children’s growth through specialized instructional techniques and compassionate caregiving.
Pay: $16.86 - $24.11 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $24