Intervener Deaf-Blindness

Primary Purpose

Provide direct support to a student with deaf-blindness for all 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 IEP. Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.

Education/Certification/Licensure

High school diploma or 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 purpose (preferred)

Training in the area of behavior management strategies

Willingness to assist with toileting, feeding and other self-help skills

Experience

One year of experience working with students with sensory impairments

• Assist with implementation of the student’s IEP including modifications, accommodations and instructional techniques.
• Provide on-going direct support to student through-out the school day as indicated by the IEP
• Become proficient in student’s individual communication methods and strategies.
• Assist with lesson planning for student and create instructional materials as needed.
• Accompany and support student during community-based instruction.
• Maintain communication between home and school and keeps a daily log of information about the student’s activities.
• Participate in ARD meetings and student staffing.
• 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.
• Participate in site-based regional, and statewide training in the area of deaf-blindness.
• Serves as a resource to other staff on issues related to deaf-blindness.
• Complete all necessary paperwork concerning payroll, attendance, etc. in a timely fashion according to Clear Creek ISD policies and procedures.
• Interact in a professional manner with administrators, teachers, staff, students, visitors or other individuals and participate as an effective team member.
• Exhibit CCISD Core Values of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship.
• Actively engage in actions that contribute to the overall mission and strategic plan of Clear Creek ISD.
• Stay up-to-date professionally through the selection of quality professional learning opportunities for personal growth.
• Research district policy, precedent, and current practices prior to taking action.
• Participate as an effective team member who contributes to district, department, and content goals.
• Demonstrates proficient levels of technology applications.
• Participates fully in drills and safety exercises to provide for the safety and overall emotional wellbeing of students.
• Utilize time wisely for effective management of job responsibilities.
• Maintain punctuality in daily work times, appointments, and meetings.
• Meet task completion deadlines established by supervisor.
• Maintain friendly customer-service-driven interactions with all stakeholders, students, teachers, administrators, and co-workers.
• Work cooperatively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure that the goals of the school/department are met.
• Maintain a positive and professional tone in all communication (i.e. email, written, and verbal).
• Perform other duties and accept other responsibilities as assigned.

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

Repetitive hand motions; hearing and speech; visual activity; bending, stooping, walking, lifting to 40 pounds.

Terms: 183 days

Pay Grade: Intervener Scale