Primary Purpose

• Provide direct support to a student with deaf-blindness for all of the instructional day as determined by the student’s Individualized Education Plan and work under the direction and supervision of the classroom teacher implementing the I.E.P.

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Certification

• High School Diploma/GED
• Educational Aide Certification III
• Completion of two year program of studies in the Intervener for Deaf-Blindness Persons preferred 

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Knowledge of students with sensory impairments
• Willingness to participate in on-going training in the area of deaf/blindness
• Ability to use sign language for communication purposes preferred
• Certificate in Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
• Training in the area of behavior management strategies
• Willingness to assist with toileting, feeding and other self-help skills

Minimum Experience

• 1 year of experience working with students with sensory impairments

GBCDHH Responsibilities and Duties

1. Assist with implementation of the student’s IEP including modifications, accommodations and instructional techniques
2. Provide on-going direct support to student through-out the school day as indicated by the IEP
3. Become proficient in student’s individual communication methods and strategies
4. Assist with lesson planning for student and create instructional materials as needed.
5. Accompany and support student during community-based instruction.
6. Maintain communication between home and school, and keeps a daily log of information about the student’s activities.
7. Participate in ARD meetings and student staffings.
8. Participate in the assessment of the student and in the preparation of IEPs, progress reports, behavior plans, data collection, and other documentation for program monitoring.
9. Participate in site-based, regional, and statewide training in the area of deaf-blindness.
10. Serves as a resource to other staff on issues related to deaf-blindness.
11. Complete all necessary paperwork concerning payroll, attendance, etc. in a timely fashion according to Clear Creek ISD policies and procedures.
12. Interact in a professional manner with administrators, teachers, staff, students, visitors or other individuals and participate as an effective team member.
13. Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality staff development opportunities for personal growth.
14. Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
15. Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
16. Demonstrate integrity and ethics.
17. Display proficient levels of technology applications.
18. Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
19. Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
20. Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
21. Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
22. Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
23. Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
24. Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

• Ability to communicate effectively spoken/written English, maintain emotional control while working with students and adults
• Able to repair communication breakdowns
• Maintain confidentiality.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

• Repetitive hand motions; hearing and speech
• Visual activity; bending
• Stooping; walking, lifting up to forty pounds

Days in Contract:  183

Hours:  7.5

Rate of Pay:  GBCDHH Intervener Pay