Aide - SPED - Visually Impaired

Katy ISD • Katy, TX

5d

About The Position

Provide assistance for an auditory/visually impaired student and other students with sensory impairments as needed.

Requirements

• College hours (15) or high school diploma/GED (with a passing score of 464 on the ParaPro test)
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work with children with disabilities
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Minimum clerical skills
• Paraprofessional Educational Aide II certificate required once employed
• Knowledge of students with sensory impairments
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training in visual/auditory impairments
• Willingness to assist with toileting, feeding and other self-help skills

Nice To Haves

• Ability to use sign language preferred
• Completion of two-year program of studies in the Intervener for Deaf-Blind Persons preferred

Responsibilities

• Adhere to federal, state, and local policies and procedures related to special education aides.
• Participate in planned inservices and professional growth activities.
• Assist in carrying out the instructional program for assigned students.
• Assist in maintaining student records and audit folders.
• Assist in the preparation, use, and maintenance of instructional materials, equipment and technology.
• Assist with teacher-planned activities, exercises, and drills.
• Attend professional meetings as required.
• Become proficient in student’s individual communication methods and strategies.
• Maintain communication between home and school, and keep a daily log of information about the student’s activities.
• Participate in student staffings and ARD meetings as necessary.
• Serve as a resource to other staff on issues related to auditory/visual impairments.
• Interact in a professional manner with administrators, teachers, staff, students, visitors or other individuals and participate as an effective team member.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the teacher, principal, or Instructional Officer for Hearing and Visually Impaired or as determined by specific area of assignment.
• Other SHARS Duties as assigned.
• Provide Personal Care as identified in applicable student IEPs.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees