Purpose: Serves as administrative professional and instructional aide for the Ohio State School for the Blind (OSSB):
Assists teacher of students (i.e. pre-school, elementary, middle school, high school, or post-secondary) who are blind, visually impaired, deaf, hard of hearing or deafblind &/or students with multiple disabilities in academic instruction (e.g. math, science, reading, history, expanded core curriculum), vocational &/or daily living skills &/or in the classroom by assisting teacher by tutoring &/or conducting group or individual lessons for students in conjunction with teacher; ensuring safety & well-being of students; counseling students to provide for educational, emotional, physical or personal needs; monitoring students to maintain discipline & ensure students will carry out their assignments as made by teacher & monitor student’s behavior for compliance with established rules (i.e. school code of conduct, individual education plan); support students in proper utilization of various adaptive technology; provides language enrichment / mediating for language deprivation support as needed (e.g., gesturing, manipulating, presenting English version); accompanies & assist students during meals; facilitate transportation needs (i.e. before and after-school coordination, field trips, escorting to/from bus and/or personal transportation); may operate motor vehicle in escort and/or transporting students (e.g. field trips, educational or occupations activities and/or residence); carries out teacher provided lesson plans in teacher absence when necessary to continue regularly scheduled instruction.
Assists in preparation of &/or creation of lesson plans (e.g., determine areas of need with teacher assembles instructional materials, sets up classroom for lessons, takes attendance, performs grading, setting up accessible equipment) and supports technology integration into classroom; prepares & creates instructional media for classroom use & operates all equipment and (e.g., smart devices, intelligent devices (e.g. braille note), TV, audio/visual equipment), software (e.g. Duxbury, Tactile view), edits audio/video materials & assists in development of visual lessons & assists in maintenance & repair of equipment.
Under the guidance of the classroom teacher, assist in preparation for IEP meeting in assisting in compilation of data & feedback (e.g. completes detailed documentation, logs and assessments related to academic, behavioral development & progress): participates in conferences & student evaluation sessions (e.g., provides information regarding student progress & observation); participates in inter-disciplinary meetings.
Relieves the Director of Teaching and Learning of routine administrative duties for OSSB: r esearches and analyzes information for parents (e.g., attendance, school requirements, emergency requests, instructional material, teacher requests); s erves as liaison and relays decisions made by the director to faculty and staff (e.g., policies and procedures, changes in schedules, school activities and programs); works on special assignments and projects as directed, school initiatives (e.g., open house, teacher conferences) and special school events (e.g., prom, field trips); coordinates emergency/disaster drill data and procedures.
Coordinates activities of the school office/director’s office: coordinates sign in/out records for visitors, students and staff (e.g., daily sign in sheets for the various sections); maintains student attendance records in accordance with Federal and/or State Law; purchases supplies/equipment and other materials as needed; maintains and models the highest standards of confidentiality of information; converses with stakeholders to ensure open communication.
Provides clerical support: prepares, edits and drafts general correspondence, reports, documents, forms and other required documentation; disseminates information to parents, staff, faculty and other agencies as directed; coordinates scheduling for conferences, meetings, appointments, teleconferences and travel; welcomes visitors, staff and students and offers assistance.
Performs other related duties as assigned: attends workshops and in-services to enhance professional knowledge and interpersonal skills; works with office staff to establish office procedures and processes; other duties as assigned by director.
Qualifications
Completion of associate core coursework in secretarial science or business office applications from accredited career school or community college.
-Or 18 mos. exp. or 18 mos. trg. in secretarial/administrative professional field.
-Or 6 mos. exp. as Administrative Professional 1, 16871.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
-And must possess current Educational Aide Permit as issued by State Board of Education, and 12 mos. exp. in teaching assistance.
NOTE: Intermediate level on the Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) required upon hire for positions at the Ohio School for the Deaf.
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN THE CLASSIFICATION AFTER EMPLOYMENT:
Renewal of Educational Aide Permit in accordance with State Board of Education rules & regulations. Certification in CPR & first aid to be obtained within one year from date of hire. If transporting students, appropriate van certification required. For positions assigned to Ohio School for the Deaf must demonstrate Advanced level on Sign Language Proficiency Interview (SLPI) within 1 year from date of hire.