Special Education Associate for the Blind/Visually Impaired

JOB TITLE - Special Education Associate for the Blind/Visually Impaired

LOCATION - Urbandale High School

CLASSIFICATION - Classified

FLSA STATUS - Non-Exempt

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR - Building Principal

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM - Building Principal, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Special Education Teacher

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION - Primary responsibility includes providing additional adult assistance to student(s) throughout the school day with visual impairments/blindness that includes transcribing materials into Braille, transcribing Braille, adapting classroom materials, and supporting tactile learning, as required in the student’s Individualized Education
Plan (IEP).

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QUALIFICATIONS -
(Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, Education, Certification/Licensure, Experience, Equipment)  

1. High school graduate or equivalent;
2. Knowledge of Braille code (training in Unified English Braille)
3. Fluency in Braille transcription
4. Ability to relate to students with disabilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -

The following duties are normal for this position.  These are not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

1. Provide services for students including physical, behavioral, and academic assistance according to the IEP and
   under the direction of certified staff.
2. Prepare, adapt, and organize instructional materials and equipment.
3. Confer, plan, and work collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education teachers, teachers of the visually impaired and others in order to ensure students receive appropriate services in alignment with the IEP.
4. Transcribe small projects to Braille.
5. Transcribe student work (Braille) to written text.
6. Serve as a resource for other students, staff, and faculty member by promoting best practices for interacting with and serving students with visual impairments.
7. Collect data and maintain records for students as directed.
8. Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities.
9. Supervise students transitioning throughout the classroom, building, and throughout the school day.
10. Maintain confidentiality by discussing assignments only with district, IASBVI, and AEA staff who have a legitimate
    need to know.
11. Seek out professional development opportunities and maintain a continuing program of staff development.
12. Displays a high level of initiative, effort, and attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision.
13. Attend all in-service and staff meetings as directed.
14. Follow building associate work hours unless directed and approved in advance.
15. Report concerns to appropriate school personnel.
16. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
17. Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION OF OTHERS -

1. None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS -

1. Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
2. Ability to work while standing, moving and/or walking.
3. Drug, tobacco, and alcohol-free while working.
4. Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
5. Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

WORKING CONDITIONS -

1. Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
2. Occasional meetings outside the school day.
3. Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT -

1. At-Will Employee
2. Letter of Assignment
3. Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
4. Performance evaluated annually