Website Eau Claire Area School District
The Special Education Bilingual Assistant – Visually Impaired assists students by providing consistent support to help students gain access to information and communication, and to support the social emotional well-being of the students. In addition, this position supports teachers in the delivery of educational, social/emotional, and behavioral interventions along with supporting the needs of Special Education students. This position provides bilingual, visual and mobility assistance to Limited English Proficient (LEP) students, and their families in a variety of learning environments.
Requirements
Required Qualifications – Required qualifications to effectively perform the job at the time of hire. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered. Additional requirements and/or substitutions may be requested and require the approval of HR.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Demonstrated extensive experience in interpreting and translating fluently in both English and targeted second Language.
• Must meet District standards for language proficiency.
• Possession of or eligibility for Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Certificate as a Special Education Aide. Must obtain within 30 days of hire.
• NCI Certification. Must obtain as soon as schedule allows.
• Must meet Every Student Succeeds Act standard for certification.
Preferred Qualifications – Highly desired education, training, and/or experience that may be helpful in performing the job, if applicable.
• Experience working with children with special needs.
• Experience and/or training with First Aid and CPR.
• Literacy in both English and the targeted second language.
• Intervener certificate, credential, or applicable experience.
• Experience with Braille.
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