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NEOGOV · 2 weeks ago

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT-VISUAL IMPAIRMENT

Carlsbad, CA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.13/hr - $25.68/hr

0+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking an Instructional Assistant for Visual Impairment to support special education students with severe disabilities. The role involves assisting students in daily living activities, reinforcing instruction, adapting materials, and ensuring their health and safety in various educational settings.

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Responsibilities

Assist certificated staff by providing benchmark (grade level), strategic, and/or intensive academic support to individuals or small groups of special education students in a classroom setting, job site and/or community based program; confer with certificated staff concerning lesson plans and site materials to meet student needs; assist with the implementation of lesson plans and instructional activities; observe and track academic progress and behavior of students and provide updates to assigned teacher

Facilitate the access of environmental information usually gained through vision that is unavailable or incomplete to visually impaired students; promote the development and/or use of receptive and expressive communication skills by visually impaired students

Adapt instructional materials for use by visually impaired students; transcribe printed materials and oral instruction into Braille; overwrite Braille materials into print; utilize specialized assistive technology equipment and Braille software designed for students with visual impairments

Monitor and assist visually impaired students at varying levels of ability with completing assignments and educational activities; explain and ensure student understanding of classroom assignments and homework instructions; administer and monitor students during tests

Observe and control behavior of visually impaired students in the classroom according to approved procedures; enforce appropriate student behavior and ensure student understanding of classroom rules; monitor students during outdoor activities, recess, eating, field trips, job site visits and various other activities as assigned; assist students by answering questions and by providing proper examples and behavioral guidance

Assist visually impaired students with performing and developing daily living and behavioral skills; assist students with eating activities, including tube feeding as needed; toilet students and change diapers and soiled clothing of students at all age levels (i.e. ages 3 to 22) as needed; assist students with personal hygiene such as bathing and grooming; assist with lifting and moving students

Assist certificated staff in the implementation of Individualized Education Plans (I.E.P.) by assisting visually impaired students with meeting IEP goals and objectives, monitoring student progress, and adapting, accommodating and modifying classroom and homework assignments to meet individual student needs and reinforce learning activities

Accompany and assist visually impaired students in mainstreamed classes as assigned without disrupting classroom activities; take notes for students as needed; escort students to and from buses and classes; push student wheelchairs and assist with walkers; lift students in and out of wheelchairs; and assist students on and off buses

Support certificated staff by assisting visually impaired students with physical therapy, developing motor skills, positioning and related exercises, utilizing adaptive equipment, and developing independent walking and mobility skills; assist and interact with students during physical education activities

Assist visually impaired students in a work transition program with the development of social, vocational, communication, etiquette and job searching skills; provide job coaching; assist students with utilizing public transportation; adapt work/job site to student abilities; ensure employers of student understanding and ability to perform job tasks

Provide classroom support by setting up work areas and displays, and distributing and collecting paper, supplies and materials

Ensure the health and safety of students by following health and safety practices and procedures; maintain classroom and other assigned areas in a safe, orderly and clean manner

Provide medical assistance and health care to special education students as assigned; administer first aid and CPR according to established procedures as needed; assist students with other health care activities as required

Assist students with operating computers and utilizing software and internet applications

Perform a variety of clerical duties in support of classroom activities such as preparing, typing, duplicating and filing instructional materials, scoring student tests and assignments, recording grades and taking and recording attendance, and maintaining various records related to student progress reports, IEP goals, and behavioral tracking; assist with scheduling meetings, appointments and services as assigned

Attend and participate in various meetings, conferences and in-services as assigned

Qualification

Braille transcriptionAssistive technologySpecial education supportFirst AidCPRBehavior managementCommunication skillsTeamworkProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Completed at least 48 semester units of study at an institution of higher education at an accredited college OR Obtained an associate's (or higher) degree OR Met (passed) an assessment that demonstrates knowledge of and the ability to assist in teaching reading, writing, and mathematics OR reading, writing, and mathematics readiness

Six months of experience providing academic or similar support to individuals with severe visual impairments; experience assisting students with cognitive and/or physical disabilities is desirable

Valid First Aid and CPR Certificate issued by an authorized agency

Methods of supporting a visually impaired student in an educational environment

Basic Braille literary code and transcription methods

Mathematics, language arts and other academic subjects

Methods of addressing and correcting student behavior

Guidance principles and practices related to instruction for students with special education needs

Problems and concerns of students with special needs

Safe practices in classroom activities

Subjects taught in District elementary or secondary schools

Basic instructional methods and techniques

Classroom procedures and appropriate student conduct

Operation of standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software

Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary

Record-keeping and filing techniques

First aid and CPR procedures

Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Develop and maintain a trusting and interactive relationship with students

Take initiative in beginning tasks and following them through to completion

Use critical thinking and innovation to solve problems

Handle stressful situations with tact and professionalism

Work interactively as a team member

Adapt to a variety of situations and environments

Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others

Demonstrate an understanding, patient and receptive attitude toward special education students

Understand and follow oral and written instructions

Operate standard office and classroom equipment including a computer and assigned software

Lift and carry students as assigned by position

Demonstrate ability to be dependable

Benefits

Employees working 4 hours per day or more will be provided an option of Anthem Blue Cross HMO or Kaiser health benefits, as well as Delta Dental and EyeMed Vision benefits; employee contribution amounts are shared with the District and vary depending on number of hours worked per day.

The district also pays into a life insurance policy for all employees who work at least 4 hours per day.

Additional options for life insurance and disability insurance are available.

New employees earn vacation time on a basis of 1 day for each month in paid status, resulting in up to 12 days of vacation time per year, prorated based on months worked per year.

Employees with years of longevity may earn up to 25 days of vacation time per year, prorated based on months worked per year.

Employees are allocated up to 15 scheduled holidays and 2 floating holidays per year; holidays are prorated based on months worked per year.

Employees earn sick leave on a basis of 1 day for each month in paid status, resulting in up to 12 days of sick time per year.

Employees may use up to 7 days of their sick leave balance each year for personal necessity purposes.

Employees working 4 or more hours per day and those already contributing to CalPERS will be automatically enrolled into CalPERS upon hire.