Job Description 

Responsibilities

• To assess and instruct students in skills pertaining to orientation and mobility
  • Slighted guide up through Power Mobility, if appropriate
  • Provide direct instruction in a natural setting while embedding visual efficiency skills
• To consult and collaborate with staff regarding student needs and performance throughout the school year as a participant on the Educational Team
• To create and implement individualized education programs
  • Collect, analyze, and report upon student progress.
• To maintain a safe environment for students and co-workers
• To adhere to personnel guidelines and School policies

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull, transfer, reposition, and provide physical assistance to students weighing up to 50 pounds, utilizing appropriate lifting techniques and assistive equipment when available.
• Ability to safely perform personal care duties, including toileting, diapering, feeding assistance, hygiene, dressing, and mobility support throughout the school day.
• Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, squat, reach, climb stairs, and transition between floor-level and standing positions while providing direct student support.
• Ability to escort, guide, and physically assist students during classroom activities, transitions, community-based instruction, recess, lunch, transportation, and emergency situations.
• Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to student behavioral, medical, or safety needs, including intervening in crisis situations and implementing approved safety procedures when necessary.
• Ability to work in a variety of instructional and residential environments and move throughout the campus as needed to support students and staff.
• Ability to tolerate prolonged periods of standing, walking, and other physical activity while maintaining continuous supervision of students.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of a fast-paced educational environment while maintaining student safety and providing consistent support throughout the workday.

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