Frontline Applicant Tracking - Plano ISD

Openings as of 3/14/2025
Special Education - Campus Support Staff

Assistant VI (Visually Impaired)

JobID: 371

Position Type:
  Special Education - Campus Support Staff/Assistant Visually Impared


Date Posted:
  2/21/2025


Location:
  Campus To Be Determined


Date Available:
  ASAP


Closing Date:
  03/14/2025


  Pay Grade: 731 (Min. $17.29 per hour)
Work Days:  184

Primary Purpose:
Support instruction through the development of tactile, large print and electronic materials for students who are visually impaired. Maintain inventory and organization of instructional materials purchased and used by the Plano ISD Vision Program. Provide one-on-one para support in the classroom for braille users with an identified need.
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Qualifications:
 
Education/Certification:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Texas educational aide certificate (preferred)
 
Special Knowledge/Skills:
• Ability to use specialized equipment / materials
• Efficient typing skills
• Word processing, Google WorkSpace and database skills and a variety of software applications including graphic applications
• Willingness to learn basic braille/nemeth code
• Ability to follow written/verbal instructions from Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• or classroom teacher when providing support for students with visual impairments
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills
 
Experience: 
Experience with Word processing, Google WorkSpace and database skills
 
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
 
• Assume responsibility for the organization and operation of work within the area of supporting students and staff working with special education students following federal program guidelines as directed by the district and as specified in 34 Code of Federal Regulations §300.208 (a)(1)
• Development of tactile, large print and electronic student materials
• Maintain inventory and organization of instructional materials
• Provide one-on-one para support in the classroom for braille users with an identified need\
• Type materials in a format that can be Brailled
• Use highly specialized hardware and software to produce tactile graphics for students who have visual impairments
• Keep a database of materials purchased and utilized by Plano ISD Vision Program
 
Equipment Used:
• Computer, printer, copier, fax and specialized scanner
• Specialized software and hardware used to adapt student materials
• Microsoft Office
• Google WorkSpace

 
Working Conditions:
 
Mental Demands:
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal); maintain emotional control under stress; work with frequent   interruptions
 
Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Frequent standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand motions. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds. Travel to different locations to support VI students.

 




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