POSTING CLOSE DATE
This posting will close once the position has been filled.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
D11 APPLICATIONS SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:
- A completed online submission of D11 application.
- A complete work history in application. If attaching a resume, you should include a complete work history listing both months and years of all relevant work experience pertaining to the position you are applying. These dates will only be reviewed once for your salary offer.
- Any newly employed individual will be placed on a twenty five (25) step salary system. Each step represents two years of work experience, based on equivalent experience. The maximum years of experience granted is 19-20 years of experience, which is equivalent to step (10). You can find the Grade for the position you are applying on the job description page of your application. The salary table can be viewed by following the below link.
https://www.d11.org/Page/1758
- A legible copy of all official college transcripts or WorkKeys Test (If applicable to the position)
To upload documents into your application, click on “My Job Applications” on our Employment webpage. It is located on the Welcome page once you have logged in to apply. Any uploaded documents will carry over to future applications in D11.
If you have application questions please contact the HR office at 719/520-2169.
JOB DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY OF FUNCTION
Assist Special Education/Regular Education teachers to meet the needs of children with special needs with technology, academics, behavior modification, personal hygiene and /or physical/emotional conditions. Also this position is responsible for transcribing educational materials for students who are blind and visually impaired into alternative formats such as braille or large print. In addition, this position provides support to the District’s program for students with visual impairments, including students who are visually impaired, and teachers certified to work with students with visual impairments.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Works under the direction of a certified teacher to provide instructional support to students
- Create a positive classroom environment which upholds and enforces the school rules and is conducive to learning
- Demonstrate punctuality, good attendance, good attitude
- Develop and maintain professional working relations with other District employees
- Complies with the same ethical codes as all District employees
- Attire should reflect the professional position of the employees
- Assure that all student records of any description and information regarding students and staff are treated as confidential
- Responsible for the proper use and care of books, materials, and electronic devices
- Supervises students in classroom, playground, lunchroom and other areas
- Use computer technology/software for the blind/visually impaired
- Communicate with the technology professionals in the district
- Transcribe print materials, including textbooks and other books not readily available from the Colorado Instructional Materials Center (CIMC), into literary braille for students with visual impairments or be willing to learn
- Produce adaptive instructional materials for students with visual impairments in accordance to the specification provided by a Teacher of the Visually Impaired
- Create tactile graphics of maps, charts, pictures, routes, and other tactile displays using various tools, materials, and machines
- Enlarge print and other instructional materials for students with visual impairments
- Implement lessons and activities with students who have visual impairments in classrooms or one-to-one and/or small group, under the direction and supervision of a Teacher of the Visually Impaired
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills of human guide and instructional technology/tools used by students with visual impairment, including low vision devises, abacus, screen readers, braillewriter, etc.
- Follow directions, manage time and prioritize work in order to assure instructional materials are prepared and available to students in a timely manner
- Order supplies and special materials for use with students who are visually impaired
- Perform other related duties as assigned, requested, or needed
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
- Knowledge of modern office practices and operation of standard office equipment, including desktop computers, copy machines and fax machines
- Knowledge of classroom routine and general school procedures
- Knowledge of educational disabilities
- Ability to work effectively with children with disabilities
- Ability to relate well with children
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to work cooperatively with others
- Ability to follow direction and be flexible
- Knowledge of a variety of assistive technology devices used for students with visual impairments
- Knowledge or willingness to learn Braille codes, Braille translation and tactile graphics software and equipment including, but not limited to, the following: Literary Braille Code; Nemeth Braille Code; Other Braille codes for Chemistry, Music, Foreign Language, etc.; Braille Translation software, Tactile Image Enhancer; Thermoform
- Word Processing and a willingness to learn Six Key entry
- Knowledge of general organization and functions of public school system
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with a variety of individuals
- Assist with toileting, including diapering and personal hygiene care
- Provide all required documentation for Medicaid reimbursement
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Will earn a Certification in Literary Braille Transcribing from the Library of Congress or another nationally recognized certification body within four years of date of hire
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
- Reports to Executive Director of Special Education or his/her Designee
WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed in office, classroom and /or other educational settings
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The work is occasionally heavy with the majority of the day requiring light physical activity. Typical positions require workers to alternate between sitting, standing, and walking throughout the day lifting up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis and 10 pounds on a frequent basis, occasionally stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing stairs; overhead reaching and fine motor activity, frequently sitting, standing, walking, balancing, reaching at desk and floor level, firm and simple grasping, using fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires constant seeing, hearing, and talking. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt
SALARY RANGE
From $17.39 to $20.79/hr.
Based on the D11 2024-25SY Salary Schedule.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for benefits. Benefits include the following: Medical, Dental, Vision, District Paid Life Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Voluntary Short Term Disability, Voluntary Long-term Disability, Medical Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Employee Assistance Program.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
School District 11 is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in relation to disability, need for special education services (whether actual or perceived), race, creed, color, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, ancestry, age, genetic information, or protected activity in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Any harassment/discrimination of students and/or staff, based on the aforementioned protected areas, will not be tolerated and must be brought to the immediate attention of the school principal, D11 administrator/supervisor or D11 nondiscrimination compliance/grievance coordinator.
NONDISCRIMINATION COMPLIANCE COORDINATOR, the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs and Ombudservices, has been designated to coordinate compliance with: Equal Pay Act of 1963, Civil Rights Act of 1964, as Amended, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Title IX – Education Amendments Act of 1972, Section 504 of Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. For additional information, please contact the District 11 Office of Equal Opportunity Programs & Ombudservices at 1115 North El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903-2599, Phone: 719-520-2288, FAX: 719-520-2442
The following Board policies address nondiscrimination in District 11: AC, AC-R, GBA, GBAA, JBB, JBB-R
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