Educational Assistant- Visual Impairment

Early Childhood Center; Hudsonville (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Hudsonville Public Schools Early Childhood Center in Hudsonville, Michigan is seeking an Educational Assistant- Visual Impairment to support students with diverse needs under certified staff guidance.

You will assist with specialized visual access and technology, adapt instructional materials, and promote independence while collaborating with teachers and families to ensure positive student outcomes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Willingness to support students across age ranges and multiple needs.
• Ability to read, write and understand simple instructions for day-to-day coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships with students, teachers and families.
• Commitment to FERPA/privacy standards and professional boundaries.

Responsibilities

• Support students' academic, social-emotional and personal care needs under certified staff guidance.
• Demonstrate proficiency or willingness to learn assistive tech and Braille transcription.
• Foster independence and active participation in classroom activities.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to adapt materials and maintain records.

Skills

Literacy

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

FERPA compliance

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Braille transcription tools

Job description

Educational Assistant- Visual Impairment

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Job Details

Job ID: 5935015
Application Deadline: Oct 02, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 22, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Educational Assistant works under the direction of certified staff to support students' academic, social-emotional, behavioral, personal care, and overall developmental needs. Key responsibilities include:

• Specialized Visual Access & Technology: Demonstrate existing proficiency or a strong willingness to complete training in understanding the unique needs of students with visual impairments, including the use of specialized assistive technology, media adaptations, and Braille transcription.
• Comprehensive Student Support: Provide holistic support across all areas of student development, including academic instruction, social-emotional learning, behavioral guidance, and personal care routines.
• Independence & Empowerment: Facilitate learning experiences and daily activities that foster student autonomy, confidence, and active participation in the classroom.
• Collaboration & Communication: Partner effectively with classroom teachers, specialists, and support staff to adapt instructional materials, implement individualized accommodations, and maintain organized records and schedules.

Education and/or Experience:

• Educational Background & Versatility: High school diploma or equivalent. Demonstrated willingness and adaptability to support students across all age levels and with a wide variety of academic, physical, developmental, and social-emotional needs.
• Literacy & Functional Communication: Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and operational memos to ensure effective day-to-day coordination.
• Professional Relationships & Stakeholder Engagement: Proven ability to build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with students, certified teachers, multidisciplinary staff, families, and community stakeholders.
• Confidentiality & Professional Boundaries: Demonstrated commitment to exercising discretion, maintaining strict student confidentiality (in alignment with FERPA/privacy standards), and upholding appropriate professional boundaries at all times.
• Compliance & Policy Awareness: Ability to execute all job duties with full awareness of and adherence to district requirements, school guidelines, and Board of Education policies.
• Flexibility: Willingness to perform other duties as assigned to support student success and smooth educational operations.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.69 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Whitney Krusniak , Early Childhood Director
• Early Childhood Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]