Associate - Communication Coach - Visually Impaired

Burlington Community School District; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Burlington Community School District is seeking an Associate - Communication Coach for the Visually Impaired at North Hill Elementary in Burlington, IA. The role involves coaching and implementing braille-based communication support, coordinating with IEP teams, and helping students engage with general education activities.

Starting wage is $14.94/hr (or $15.34/hr with an associates degree). The position is class B, 7 hours per day, 176 days per year, with responsibility for assistive devices

Qualifications

• Experience providing communication assistance using braille to visually impaired students.
• Ability to understand and implement IEP goals and collaborate with teachers.
• Ability to monitor student progress and document performance data.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication coaching using braille within the educational setting.
• Serve as liaison between general education and IEP team members.
• Operate computers and assistive tech to support participation in class.

Skills

Communication

IEP collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent (not required)

Tools

Braille

Assistive technology

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Associate - Communication Coach - Visually Impaired

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Job Details

Job ID: 5551967 Application Deadline: Posted until filled Posted: Feb 24, 2026 2:02 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Communication Coach – Visually Impaired Associate

Class B, 7 hrs./day, 176days/yr. - Communication Coach (Hearing Impaired Program or Visually Impaired Program) Starting wage $14.94/hr. or $15.34 with an associates degree or higher.

Primary responsibilities include providing communication assists using braille to a student who is visually impaired to provide continuity across the child's learning environment. The support will include explaining, expanding and ensuring understanding and acting as a liaison between the general educational environment and the IEP team members. Will provide coaching and prompts regarding expectations and transitions forvisual communication within the educational environment. Must be able to understand and implement the goals and objectives in an individual education plan (IEP). Must be able to assist in academic subjects using lesson plans and instructional strategies developed by teachers and other professional support staff. Will monitor comprehension of the student's behaviors which may include using environmental cues, answering questions appropriately, volunteering appropriate information, asking for clarification. Must be able to gather and maintain data about the performance and behavior of individual students and confer with special and general education teachers about student schedules, instructional goals, progress and performance. Must be able to operate computers and use assistive technology and adaptive equipment that will enable students with special needs to participate more fully in general education, as well as oversee daily maintenance and use of assistive devices. Other duties as assigned.

Burlington Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Burlington Community School District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Burlington Community School District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

Position Type:

Full-time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Coaching

Special Education > Visually Impaired

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Contact Information

• Wanda Hind
• 1429 West Ave
• Burlington, Iowa 52601
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]