Reports To:
Classroom Teacher, Coordinator of Primary Education and Preschool Programs
Responsibilities & Duties:
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Assists classroom teacher in teaching a variety of skills to students who are visually impaired and/or multiple handicapped.
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Prepare materials and equipment to be used by the students in the classroom.
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Follow through on teacher’s lesson plans, classroom routine, assigned tasks and direction from therapists.
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Work directly with students individually and in groups under the direction of the teacher.
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Provide assistance to classroom teacher in daily tasks with students such as feeding, toileting, positioning and handling (lifting) and data documentation and other clerical tasks.
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Adhere to agency policy and protocol.
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Maintain students’ confidentiality.
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Be flexible to assist where there is a need.
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Assist in center based infant program as directed by infant program staff.
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Attend scheduled staff development training and meetings.
Minimum Qualifications:
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High school education or equivalent.
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Genuine interest to work with children.
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Ability to follow direction and adapt to new and/or unique situations.
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Ability to establish rapport and appropriate relationships with students and their families.
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Demonstrate a progression in knowledge and skills through job performance.
BENEFITS TO INCLUDE:
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Opportunity to join a dynamic team of professionals in one of the largest and fastest growing agencies serving visually impaired children and adults in the country.
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Sick leave, emergency leave, medical benefits, retirement plan.
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Weekly departmental meeting time, excellent departmental resources
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Salary dependent on education and experience.