Associate - Communication Coach - Visually Impaired

Department Of Education Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution is seeking a Communication Coach for visually impaired students. The role involves providing communication assistance, implementing individual education plans, and utilizing assistive technology to enhance the educational experience. The ideal candidate should have an Associate's degree or higher, be skilled in braille, and possess strong communication abilities. This position is vital for ensuring students' successful integration into general education environments.

Qualifications

• Must understand and implement IEP goals.
• Ability to assist in academic subjects with established lesson plans.
• Experience in monitoring student behaviors and performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide communication assistance to visually impaired students.
• Act as a liaison between general education and IEP teams.
• Use assistive technology to enhance student participation.

Skills

Communication skills

Understanding of braille

Assistive technology skills

Data gathering and analysis

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Tools

Computers

Adaptive equipment

Job description

Associate - Communication Coach - Visually Impaired

JobID: 4622

• Position Type: Teacher Associate/ Special Education Associate
• Date Posted: 2/23/2026
• Location: North Hill Elementary School (High-Needs School)
• District: Burlington Community School District

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 for visual 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Postings current as of 2/26/2026 7:36:37 AM CST.