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Plano ISD (TX) is hiring a Deaf Blind Intervener. The Deaf Blind Intervener provides direct support to a student with deaf‑blindness throughout the instructional day, following the individualized education plan and collaborating with the educational team to facilitate learning and communication.
Key focus areas include Assist a student with deaf‑blindness to actively participate in activities, Provide a supportive environment that promotes learning within campus guidelines, and Participate as a team member in developing and implementing the student’s IEP.
Successful candidates bring High School Diploma Or Equivalent and Educational Aide Certificate. Important skills include Use Various Modes Of Communication, Signing, Objects, Pictures, Microsoft Office Word, and Microsoft Office Excel. Preferred (not required): Knowledge Of Deaf-Blindness.
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Pay Grade: 724 (Min $15.92 per hour) Work Days: 183
Primary Purpose: Provide direct support to a student with deaf-blindness for all or part of the instructional day, as determined by the students individualized education plan (IEP)
Qualifications: Education/Certification:
High school diploma or equivalent Educational Aide Certificate Some college (preferred) Special Knowledge/Skills:
Knowledge of deaf-blindness (preferred) Ability to use various modes of communication, e.g. signing (including coactive), objects, pictures, etc. as documented in the student's IEP Knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel software Ability to learn district management systems Ability and willingness to participate in ongoing trainings in the area of deaf- blindness Experience:
Two years of experience (preferred) Major Responsibilities and Duties:
Assist a student with deaf- blindness to actively participate in activities Provide a supportive and effective environment that promotes learning within campus guidelines, policies and procedures Participate as a full educational team member in developing and implementing the student's IEP, under direction and supervision of the classroom teacher Provide direct support to a student with deaf- blindness during all or part of a school day, as part of an educational team and as indicated in the student's IEP Follow the student's IEP, and modifications and instructional techniques recommended by the student's instructional and related service staff Implement instructional plans provided by the teacher/case manager Become proficient in a student's individual communication methods and strategies Create instructional materials, as needed Accompany and support the student during community-based instruction Maintain communication between home and school Maintain a daily log of information about the student and his/her activities Participate in IEP meetings and student staffing Participate in the assessment of the student and in preparation of IEPs, progress reports, behavior plans, data collection and other documentation for program monitoring Participate in site-based, regional and statewide training in the area of deaf- blindness Serve as a resource to other staff on issues related to deaf- blindnessServe as a resource to other staff on issues related to deaf- blindness Follow team decisions, established policies and procedures, and designated lines of communication and authority Follow all rules, regulations and policies of Plano ISD and follow directives from supervisor Follow attendance policy as assigned by supervisor Perform other functions that may be assigned by the administration and/or supervisor Equipment/Software Used:
Student technology, as determined by student's IEP; computer, telephone and copier Working Conditions: Mental Demands:
Emotional maturity, stability, ability to perform under stress and frustration tolerance; exercise good judgment, cooperation, tact, and discretion in dealing with the student, family and others; communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and maintain emotional control under stress; maintain confidentiality Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Work in close physical proximity to students while frequently touches to communicate with and instruct students who are primarily tactile learners; frequent district wide travel; occasional prolonged and irregular hours; frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling
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