Visually Impaired SPED Assistant (Full-Time)

Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant for a Visually Impaired student at Huron High School. The role supports VI student needs, collaborates with the TCVI/COMS team, and assists with Braille materials and assistive tech.

The ideal candidate has experience with special education, is able to work with diverse learners, and is willing to receive training in VI technologies. On-site, full-time position with regular attendance.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: High school diploma or equivalent and at least one of the following: Associates or Bachelor's degree; 60 credit hours from approved post secondary institution, or CDA certificate with the ability to complete additional 30 hours; Passing score on MTTC or ETS ParaPro Assessment.
• Experience working with special education students.
• Must be able to perform academic work at the level of assignment (K-8 or secondary).
• CPI training or willingness to be trained.
• ABA training desired.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and disciplinary activities in lunchroom and in other school settings.
• Assist students with bus arrival and departure.
• Provide assistance with behavior management, physical management and social skills.
• Work with teacher to modify and create instructional materials.
• Work together as a team with teacher(s) and other support staff.
• Assist students with self-care needs, including personal hygiene and toileting.
• Facilitate communication between students, staff and family members.
• Maintain accurate records monitoring student progress.
• Monitor activities to ensure safety of student, classmates and other staff.
• Accompany students on field trips.
• Willingness to be trained in seizure protocol, administering medications, asthma/allergy care, oral feeding protocols, Gastrostomy tube feedings, orthotics and other areas as needed.
• Meal preparation and feeding assistance to students.
• Willingness to be trained on and implement the use of communication devices, apply technology to students' academic, social and functional activities.
• Communicating daily with classroom teachers, school staff, and TCVI regarding VI-specific student needs.
• Attends classes, including specials and field trips as needed to support student.
• With classroom teachers and school staff, identifying curricular materials in need of transcription or adaptation.
• Prepares adapted materials in Braille and/or other formats such as enlarged or digital print.
• Transposes Braille produced by students into print.
• Reinforce skills being taught by the TCVI and COMS, including Braille reading skills, mobility skills, independence, assistive technology devices, features, and software, and use of online platforms and distance learning educational tools.
• Encourage independent work and problem solving by the student and support when appropriate.
• Transporting adapted materials from WISD TLC to students' school or home in a timely manner.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Other duties as assigned.
• This is a fulltime position,requiring regular reliable and predictable attendance on site to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job.

Job description

Ann Arbor Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Teacher Assistant for a Visually Impaired student at Huron High School. The role supports VI student needs, collaborates with the TCVI/COMS team, and assists with Braille materials and assistive tech.

The ideal candidate has experience with special education, is able to work with diverse learners, and is willing to receive training in VI technologies. On-site, full-time position with regular attendance.