Deaf Blind Intervener

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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