Special Education Associate Blind​/Visually Impaired

Special Education Associate for the Blind/Visually Impaired

Starting Date: Aug 17, 2026

Location: Urbandale High School

Classification: Classified

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Immediate Supervisor: Building Principal

Receives Guidance From: Building Principal, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Special Education Teacher

Purpose of the Position: Primary responsibility includes providing additional adult assistance to student(s) throughout the school day with visual impairments/blindness that includes transcribing materials into Braille, transcribing Braille, adapting classroom materials, and supporting tactile learning, as required in the student’s Individualized Education Plan (IEP).

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Braille code (training in Unified English Braille).
• Fluency in Braille transcription.
• Ability to relate to students with disabilities.

• Provide services for students including physical, behavioral, and academic assistance according to the IEP and under the direction of certified staff.
• Prepare, adapt, and organize instructional materials and equipment.
• Confer, plan, and work collaboratively with classroom teachers, special education teachers, teachers of the visually impaired and others to ensure students receive appropriate services in alignment with the IEP.
• Transcribe small projects to Braille.
• Transcribe student work (Braille) to written text.
• Serve as a resource for other students, staff, and faculty members by promoting best practices for interacting with and serving students with visual impairments.
• Collect data and maintain records for students as directed.
• Perform personal care duties for students with disabilities.
• Supervise students transitioning throughout the classroom, building, and throughout the school day.
  
  Maintain confidentiality by discussing assignments only with district, IASBVI, and AEA staff who have a legitimate need to know.
• Seek out professional development opportunities and maintain a continuing program of staff development.
• Display a high level of initiative, effort, and attention to detail and commitment by completing assignments efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Attend all in-service and staff meetings as directed.
• Follow building associate work hours unless directed and approved in advance.
• Report concerns to appropriate school personnel.
• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• None

• Repetitious bending, lifting, and hand movement.
• Ability to work while standing, moving, and/or walking.
• Drug, tobacco, and alcohol–free while working.
• Must be able to see and hear within normal limits with or without corrective lenses or hearing aids.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle used to travel between sites.

• Majority of work is performed in an office or school setting.
• Occasional meetings outside the school day.
• Occasional exposure to body fluids, fumes, noise, and hazardous materials and emergency situations.

• At-Will Employee
• Letter of Assignment
• Per Board Policies and administrative guidelines
• Performance evaluated annually

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.20 Per Hour

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• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.