Deaf-Blind Intervener (ISD 624)

Northeast Metro 916•Little Canada, MN

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will serve as a District Wide Float. This position is 7.5 hours/day, with 184 paid days per school year. Starting hourly pay is $30.49. This position is fully benefit eligible.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
Two years of study at an institution of higher education (60 college credits) OR an Associate degree (or higher) OR successful completion of the Paraeducator training and assessments (District funded)
1 to 3 years successful experience working with adolescents and/or individuals with special needs. Other successful work experience can be considered.
Applicable principles and practices needed to support deafblind students
American Sign language
Adaptive techniques such as tactile, raised print, large print, picture symbols, braille, etc.
Applicable tools, specialized equipment, techniques, methods, and materials
Understanding of the deafblind and the cultural awareness needed to support those students
Customer service principles
Recordkeeping principles
Applicable local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Computers and related software applications
Analyzing and synthesizing information to be able to determine an optimal approach to communicate with the deafblind student to enhance learning and communications with staff and peers
Conducting needs assessments
Providing health and personal care support services
Providing customer service
Preparing and maintaining records
Applying local, state and federal laws, rules, and regulations
Operating a computer and applicable software applications
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Responsibilities

Facilitates the interactions and visual/auditory communications for students who are deafblind; and develops an understanding of the individual functioning, communication, and learning styles of the deafblind students.
Assists teachers by determining applicable instructional approaches to use to engage students in independent work; and customizes the communication of the materials to the deafblind students to optimize the learning opportunity.
Adapts and prepares instructional materials for students.
Maintains documentation about the students for meetings and record keeping; communicates with home caregivers as directed by case managers or classroom teachers; and participates in planning and feedback meetings.
Assists students with health and personal need duties including checking assistive equipment for functionality, changing clothing, applying equipment (e.g. foot orthotics), bathroom assistance (e.g. washing hands, brushing teeth, and changing/toileting, etc.), eating, and transferring students to/from equipment.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.