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Summary
This position will provide individual support to students who are Deaf-Blind, which refers to a combination of hearing and vision loss that affects the way a student is able to access information and function in the educational environment.
Position Details:
- Provide visual and auditory information to Deaf-Blind students.
- Support learners who are deafblind in communication, language, mobility, personal care, sensory, and other developmental needs through sign language and/or other visual supports throughout all activities in the school day in special education and/or general education settings based on learner needs.
- Provide access to information, environments, and material for the student who may otherwise be unable to access or understand due to sensory impairments.
- Guide students through activities and hands-on exploration of materials as appropriate.
- Adapt instructional materials, equipment, or strategies, under the direction of the teacher or other licensed professionals.
- Help to maintain safety of the student and the environment.
- Participate in training/in-service as assigned.
Requirements
Education & Experience Requirements:
- Interested in candidates who are: diverse, bilingual, or have experience working with diverse populations.
- High school diploma or a general education development (GED) certificate
- Two (2) years of full-time employment or equivalent working with individuals with special needs.
- Substitution Allowed: College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equaling one-half (½) year of experience to a maximum of two (2) years.
- Willingness to complete a district-paid certification program for Deaf Blind Intervener Certificate.
- District will provide training through Bright Works, Inc. (formerly Metro ECSU) for candidates who do not already have the training.
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