Aide-Deaf / Blind Intervener

Days per Year : 187

Min : $22,440

Mid : $26,389

JOB TITLE : Aide-Deaf / Blind Intervener

REPORTS TO : Coordinator Special Ed

WAGE : Nonexempt

PAY GRADE : Para 3

PRIMARY PURPOSE :

The Deaf / Blind Intervener Aide will assist in providing support to a student with deafblindness for all or part of the instructional day, as determined by the student's Individualized Educational Program (IEP). The Intervener works cooperatively with parents and a variety of direct service providers and consultants. The Intervener will be consistently available to interpret the world for the student diagnosed as Deaf-Blind.

All employees of Spring ISD are expected to act with integrity, support and demonstrate our core values, communicate in a clear and respectful manner, and seek to continuously improve self-performance and processes.

QUALIFICATIONS : Required :

• High School graduate or GED from an accredited institution
• 48 hours of college coursework
• Pass Spring ISD's NCLB test in the areas of Reading, Writing, and Mathematics
• Willingness to complete a 2-year program of studies in the area of intervener for deafblind

Preferred :

SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS :

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES :

WORKING CONDITIONS :

The usual and customary methods of performing this job required the following :

Prolonged periods of time, sitting, moderate standing, stooping, bending, reaching and repetitive hand motions, prolonged use of a computer. Ability to maintain emotional control under stress. May require lifting no more than 50 pounds. Overtime is required as necessary.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

This position is funded by Federal / and or State grants, you understand that your employment is expressly conditioned on the availability of full funding for the position. If full funding becomes unavailable, your employment is subject to termination or nonrenewal, or reassignment as applicable.