Salary: $12.12 per hour, until successful completion of 6 month probation, then $13.47 per hour. (These are 2007-08 figures, 2008-09 figures will be slightly higher, due to the unknown cost of living adjustment).

POSITION: Braille Paraprofessional

Primary Responsibility: Provide training and instruction to visually impaired students as outlined by the vision specialist, provide assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs), provide assistance with orientation and mobility training, routine clerical duties, material preparation for the teaching/learning process and other non-instructional duties as designated by the classroom teacher.

Directly Responsible To: Classroom teacher, building principal and Special Services Director

Responsibilities:

1. Assist classroom teachers with the following duties:

• Braille instruction

• Translating assignments from and into Braille

• Assist students in the classroom setting.

• Assist students with orientation, mobility and personal hygiene as needed

• Provide instruction to students under the direction of the teacher

2. Supervise students in library, bus loading, hallways, field trips and lunchroom.

3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions:

• Lift 50 lbs.
• Assist with lifting over 50 lbs.
• Able to bend, kneel, squat, extended arm use involving weights, frequently.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good working knowledge of Braille (contracted and non-contracted symbols)
• May be required to acquire a current first aid/CPR card.

Experience:

Previous experience working with visually impaired children and Braille instruction preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• Must be able to work well with children and adults alike
• Must be punctual