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[Smyth, Charlene R]

WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

TITLE:                                               Education
Specialist for Blind/Low Vision Students

West Virginia Schools for the Deaf and Blind Campus

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITY:             Coordination and development of
educational and recreational activities in the residential programs.
Development of a Study Skills Program.  Assignments are at the
discretion of Director of Student Living and the Dean of Students.

 

RELATIONSHIPS:                              Directly responsible to the
Dean of Students for the School for the Blind.  Position collaborates
with the Director of Student Living for academic and residential program
articulation. 

 

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:            Minimum of a bachelor's degree in
education, special education, early childhood education or related
field. Must have or be eligible for a WV Professional Teaching
Certificate. Must have or acquire and endorsement in Visually Impaired
(PK-AD).  Three years of successful work experience with students who
are low vision/blind required.    

 

HOURS OF WORK:                            40 hours per week and other
hours as assigned including weekends and nights.  Wok schedule in
cooperation with School for the Blind Administrator and Director of
Student Living.   

 

FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:

1. Follow applicable school and departmental policies and procedures as
well as State Board of Education policies.

2. General supervision of students as related to academics in the
dormitory setting.

3. Establish, plan, coordinate and approve outside after school and
weekend extracurricular activities in which students may participate.

4. See that disciplinary policies and/or behavior intervention plans for
students and staff are followed.

5. Provide and arrange for appropriate staff development training for
child care workers, include training in braille,orientation and
mobility, behavior intervention planning, expanded core curriculum and
social and recreational living areas pertinent to children who are
blind/low vision.

6. Serve on staff committees.

7.    Demonstrate high levels of performance through such activities as:

a.     Making good work judgments

b.     Planning and organizing work thoroughly and efficiently

c.     Maintaining high quality of work

d.     Accepting responsibility

e.     Following instructions accurately

f.      Functioning efficiently under stress

g.     Proper operation and care of equipment

h.     Coordinating work with others

i.      Observing work hours

j.      Maintaining good attendance

k.     Compliance with rules

l.      Meeting schedules

m.   Accepting changes

n.     Maintaining work area in a neat and orderly manner

o.     Taking initiative

p.     Demonstrating and maintaining a positive attitude and
relationship with staff, students, supervisors and parents

8.     Follow established procedures and policies in carrying out
assigned duties.

9.     Perform duties efficiently and productively.

10.  Observe safety precautions in carrying out assigned duties.

11.  Maintain positive relationships.

12.  Public relations

13.  Employee relations

14.  Student relations

15.  Parental relations

16.  Participate in professional staff development and demonstrate a
good knowledge of job skills

17.  Improve job-related training and participate in workshops,
in-service training and continuing education as scheduled.

18.  Maintain appropriate records in accordance with regulations and
policies governing confidentiality.

19.  Assist students to learn to travel safely and independently.

20.  Assist with special activities and programs while helping students
to learn independent living skills as related to the Expanded Core
Curriculum.  

21.  Help students to learn appropriate self-discipline by following the
school discipline policy.

22.  Participate in workshops, in-service training, and continuing
education as scheduled

23.  Provide parental-type counseling for students and be cognizant of
any mood or behavioral changes in students and   promptly refer such
changes to supervisor.

24.  Plan and coordinate with the child care workers  educational
activities that foster social, intellectual, emotional, and academic
learning in students 

23.  Help students to learn acceptable manners, etiquette and common
courtesies.

24.  Assist students with their studies or homework.

25. Coordinate and develop with the Director of Student Living a Study
Skills Program

26.  Help students to learn appropriate self-discipline by following the
school disciplinary policy.

27.  Assist with the planning and supervision of recreational
activities.

28.  Administer and chart medication prescribed by the child's physician
or the school's physician.

29.  Attend staff meetings as scheduled

30.  Serve as a chaperone for students' bus trips and other activities
as scheduled.

31.  Education Specialists with proper vehicle operators' license may be
assigned to transport students for various trips.

32.  Perform activities as outlined in the list of examples of specific
duties and responsibilities for the assigned position.

33.  Education Specialists will be expected to work in any of the
existing dormitory units, with any age group or gender within the
Multisensory Program and the Elementary School for the Deaf departments
throughout the year, as assigned.  Education Specialists may be placed
on a rotating, floating, or permanent shift.  Shift schedule/start time
may be altered from time to time throughout the year at the discretion
of the supervisor as dictated by the needs of the students.

34.  Education Specialists are to document their progress towards goals
and provide written reports that speak to the assessment and outcomes of
them.  

34.  Other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

 

SALARY:          Contingent on degree level and experience 

Professional Scale, Ten Month-200 day contract 

 

   

 

                     




WEST VIRGINIA SCHOOLS FOR THE DEAF AND THE BLIND

JOB DESCRIPTION

 


GENERAL CLASSIFICATION: Instructional Staff


                                                         West Virginia
Schools for the Deaf and Blind Campus


 

SPECIFIC POSITION:                        Education Specialist for
Blind/Low Vision Students (Day/Evening/Night) 

School for the Blind

 

1.     Communicate directly with the Director of Student Living and the
Dean of Students regarding student and staff needs.

2.     Ensure that students' medical needs, doctor's appointments,
special services and other related needs are addressed.

3.     Attend staff meetings and follow appropriate protocol according
to administrative procedures.

4.     Hold scheduled, informed staffing with child care workers to keep
them informed of student academic goals and upcoming events.

5.     Communicate with parents and teachers regarding academic and
dormitory matters.

6.     Keep administrators on campus informed of academic and dormitory
subject matters and file documentation appropriately.

7.     Work closely with the transportation department regarding
homegoings as well as various transportation issues regarding students.

8.     Supervise, plan, approve and monitor trips and other educational
events with child care workers.

9.     Confer with child care workers on subject matters pertaining to
individual students and their care as well as instruction.

10.  Provide and arrange for staff development activities as necessary.

11.  Supervise students and assist child care workers in instructing
students during meal times as well as during transitioning of students.

12.  Secure and schedule appropriate recreational and leisure activities
for students on a consistent basis as needed to meet students'
individual needs and according to the Expanded Core Curriculum.

13.  Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

 

Created:  September 2012