Instructional Specialist-Visually Impaired at San Luis Obispo County Office of Education
Job Summary
Job Summary
Perform the necessary duties to adapt and modify assignments, braille instructional materials, interline braille to make materials accessible to visually impaired (VI) students. Assist VI Teacher and Braille Specialists with clerical duties. Work with VI students one-on-one in classroom setting to assist with class assignments and skill building.
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: -High school diploma or equivalent. -An AA degree (or equivalent) or passage of proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and Every Student Succeeds Act/No Child Left Behind Act. -Ability to read and write uncontracted (Grade 1) Braille and to pass a SLOCOE Braille assessment test. -Experience working with children in an organized setting. -First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. Desired: -One year experience (paid or volunteer) working with children with disabilities
All applicants must meet paraprofessional proficiency requirements (48 semester units, AA degree or higher, passage of CBEST test, or proof of NCLB/ESSA compliance) If needed, applicants may take the ESSA Paraprofessional Proficiency exam at the SLOCOE Office. The exam is administered by appointment at the SLOCOE Main Office (across from Cuesta College on Highway One). Please call (805) 782-7264 to schedule an appointment. There is a braille skills assessment that candidates must pass in order to qualify for this position. Prior training will be provided to serious candidates only. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current letters)
- NCLB Compliance (Transcript verifying 48 semester units, or copy of AA degree or higher, or NCLB/ESSA Certificate of Compliance)
- Resume
Requirements / Qualifications
Required: -High school diploma or equivalent. -An AA degree (or equivalent) or passage of proficiency examination in compliance with Education Code and Every Student Succeeds Act/No Child Left Behind Act. -Ability to read and write uncontracted (Grade 1) Braille and to pass a SLOCOE Braille assessment test. -Experience working with children in an organized setting. -First Aid and CPR certification (provided by SLOCOE) must be obtained within 130 days of employment. Desired: -One year experience (paid or volunteer) working with children with disabilities
All applicants must meet paraprofessional proficiency requirements (48 semester units, AA degree or higher, passage of CBEST test, or proof of NCLB/ESSA compliance) If needed, applicants may take the ESSA Paraprofessional Proficiency exam at the SLOCOE Office. The exam is administered by appointment at the SLOCOE Main Office (across from Cuesta College on Highway One). Please call (805) 782-7264 to schedule an appointment. There is a braille skills assessment that candidates must pass in order to qualify for this position. Prior training will be provided to serious candidates only. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (2 current letters)
- NCLB Compliance (Transcript verifying 48 semester units, or copy of AA degree or higher, or NCLB/ESSA Certificate of Compliance)
- Resume
Comments and Other Information
This recruitment serves to fill a current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within 6 months.
All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing.
SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
Comments and Other Information
This recruitment serves to fill a current vacancy and to establish an eligibility list for future vacancies within 6 months.
All applicants must meet minimum qualifications in order to be considered. Please review the job description carefully before applying to ensure you meet the job requirements. Selected candidates will be contacted for testing.
SLOCOE does not participate in Social Security but contributes to PERS. Benefits include medical, dental, vision & life insurance and paid sick, vacation and personal leave.
Application Deadline
2/20/2025 3:30 PM Pacific
Date Posted
11/22/2024
Contact
Number of Openings
1
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
Grade 23: $19.48 - $39.61 per hour. Salary range represents steps 1-25. Salary step placement is determined by directly related experience and education in accordance with Merit System Rule 4872.1. Step placement beyond step 13 requires Cabinet approval.
Length of Work Year
School year, 180 work days per year (192 paid days per year), Monday-Friday, 6.0 hours per day, 8:00 am - 2:30 pm with 1/2 hour unpaid lunch.
Employment Type
Part Time
Location
San Luis Obispo, CA