What are the responsibilities and job description for the SPECIALIZED PARAPROFESSIONAL – Blind/Low Vision position at Warsaw Community High School?
Reports to: Supervising Teacher
General Summary: A specialized paraprofessional for Blind/Low Vision assists the classroom teacher in providing a safe learning environment for blind and the visually impaired students’ needs are met.
Essential Functions:
- Implements IEP and Behavior Plan under the supervision of the teacher.
- Assists the teacher with the learning activities of students in both group and 1-on-1 settings.
- Assists blind or low vision students with health and self-help needs, including but not limited to, feeding, toileting, positioning, and dressing. This may require operating specialized equipment.
- Assists blind or low vision students in developing social and emotional skills.
- Assists with the supervision of blind or low vision students during emergency drills, assemblies, recess, field trips, specials, and general education.
- Participates in general and job specific training as determined by the supervising teacher and principal.
- Supervises blind or low vision students in instructional activities at the direction of the teacher, including Math, English, fine motor skills, and handwriting.
- Communicates with the supervising teacher on student progress and/or special needs of students.
- Assists teacher with recording blind or low vision student’s progress data.
- Assists with bus duty in the mornings and afternoons, helping load and unload students.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
- Performs other reasonably related duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintains confidentiality as defined within the policy and procedure manual.
Qualifications:
- Education – High School Diploma (minimum), 60 college credits/Associate’s Degree/ability to pass the ParaPro Assessment
- Experience – Evidence of experience working with students
Length of Contract: 36 weeks
Position Type: Non-exempt
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a specialized paraprofessional.