Vision Program Instructional Support TWA

Chesterfield County Public Schools; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County Public Schools is seeking a Vision Program Support staff member to assist with developing and distributing accessible instructional materials for students with visual impairments. The role includes direct student support, collaboration with Vision Services staff, and maintaining equipment and records.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s Degree and VA teaching endorsement in Visual Impairments, familiarity with braille production and assistive technology, and strong

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of accessible instructional materials and instructional supports for students with visual impairments.
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects while meeting established timelines.
• Familiarity with braille production, tactile graphics, large print, accessible instructional materials, and assistive technology, or the ability to acquire these skills.
• Proficient in technology and standard office software to develop instructional materials, maintain records, and support program operations.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive student and program information.

Responsibilities

• Assists with functional vision assessments (FVAs), learning media assessments (LMAs), and other educational evaluations as assigned
• Provides direct instructional support to students with visual impairments, individually or in small groups, as assigned
• Reinforces instructional skills identified by the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, including braille, assistive technology, organization, sensory efficiency, self-advocacy, and other ECC areas, as appropriate
• Develops, adapts, and prepares accessible instructional materials, including large print, braille-ready documents, tactile graphics, and digital accessible materials
• Assists with organizing, maintaining, and distributing instructional materials and specialized equipment
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of assistive technology and adaptive equipment
• Collaborates with Vision Services staff, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Vision Program Technicians, school staff, and families to support student access to instruction
• Maintains records related to instructional activities, material production, and assigned projects
• Assists with special projects that support the Vision Services Program
• Provides logistical support for professional learning, meetings, and other program initiatives
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and complies with division policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Braille production

Assistive technology

Job description

General Description

The TWA - Vision Program Support is responsible for providing instructional, programmatic, and material support to the Vision Services Program. Assists with the development, adaptation, organization, and distribution of accessible instructional materials and specialized resources for students with visual impairments. May provide direct instructional support to students individually or in small groups, as assigned, to reinforce skills identified by the Vision Services team. Assists with maintaining instructional resources, specialized equipment, assistive technology, and program documentation while collaborating with Vision Services staff to ensure students have timely access to appropriate instructional materials and supports. Performs duties in accordance with Chesterfield County Public Schools policies and procedures.

Job Description

Essential Job Functions

• Assists with functional vision assessments (FVAs), learning media assessments (LMAs), and other educational evaluations as assigned
• Provides direct instructional support to students with visual impairments, individually or in small groups, as assigned
• Reinforces instructional skills identified by the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, including braille, assistive technology, organization, sensory efficiency, self-advocacy, and other Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) areas, as appropriate
• Develops, adapts, and prepares accessible instructional materials, including large print, braille-ready documents, tactile graphics, and digital accessible materials
• Assists with organizing, maintaining, and distributing instructional materials and specialized equipment
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of assistive technology and adaptive equipment
• Collaborates with Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Vision Program Technicians, school staff, and families to support student access to instruction
• Assists with maintaining instructional resource libraries, inventories, and program materials
• Maintains records related to instructional activities, material production, and assigned projects
• Assists with special projects that support the Vision Services Program
• Provides logistical support for professional learning, meetings, and other program initiatives
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and complies with division policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Budgetary Responsibility

This position has no budgetary responsibility.

Report Preparation

Numerous reports are required (such as evaluations, progress reports, IEPs, etc.).

Equipment Operation

Operates personal computer, general office equipment, and specialized equipment pertaining to students with assistive technology needs

Contacts

Contacts are made at all levels within and outside the school system and may require the handling of highly sensitive information with the general public and CCPS employees.

Work Direction/Supervision

This position does not supervise or provide work direction to other positions.

Decision Making

Performs majority of essential job functions independently.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities

This position has no formal policy-setting responsibilities.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, printed materials and/or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop and kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Frequent travel to school sites throughout the division is required.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a public school setting. Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; gym; cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Occasional exposure to potentially infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens is necessary.

' Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated knowledge of accessible instructional materials and instructional supports for students with visual impairments. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects while meeting established timelines. Familiarity with braille production, tactile graphics, large print, accessible instructional materials, and assistive technology, or the ability to acquire these skills. Proficient in the use of technology and standard office software to develop instructional materials, maintain records, and support program operations. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation and exercise strong attention to detail. Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with Vision Services staff and other school personnel. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive student and program information.

Additional Job Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree and Valid VA Teaching License with an endorsement in Visual impairments is preferred. Experience working with students with visual impairments, accessible instructional materials, special education, or instructional support services preferred. Experience with braille, large print production, or assistive technology is desirable. Valid Virginia driver's license required. Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation
• Tuberculosis Screening/Test

Compensation

$35.76 per hour

Benefits

Chesterfield County Public Schools offers a wide variety of benefits to employees. Benefit offerings may differ based upon full-time and part-time employee status.

Chesterfield County Public Schools assures Equal Employment Opportunities for employees as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. However, administration reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position and does not imply an employment contract.