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.