Paraprofessional for the Visually Impaired (2026-2027 School Year)

POSITION:           Paraprofessional for the Visually Impaired

LOCATION:         Districtwide - Services will be provided at multiple school locations based on student need
START DATE:      2026-2027 School Year
SALARY:              Paraprofessional salary(Class 1) based on experience and degree. Salary schedule can be found on the district website:
                               https://www.irsd.net/departments/human-resources/salary-scales
Qualifications:

• In order to meet the paraprofessional job qualifications, you must meet one of the following criteria:
  • Associate Degree or higher
  • Completion of 60 college credit hours with a ‘C' or better
  • Passing test score on the ParaPro or Pathways Assessment & official high school transcript or GED equivalency
• Must be able to demonstrate Braille literacy
• Braille Certification Course, preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous experience working with visually-impaired children; preferred
• Working knowledge of behavior management procedures; preferred
• Knowledge of accommodations for special education students; preferred
• Clean Criminal Background, Child Protective Registry Check, and TB test results required prior to employment

 
Responsibilities:

• Utilize knowledge of the social, emotional, medical, and academic needs of individual students obtained through collaboration with teacher and/or specialist
• Collaborate with the teacher, paraprofessionals and/or related services providers about the plans and implementation of activities and resources for the students
• Collaborate with school staff, other agencies and families to provide integrated support and services that meet the child's visual needs.
• Enlarge print materials for students with low vision.
• Produce Braille materials for students who read braille
• Prepare tactile graphics, braille materials, or audio recordings as needed.
• Encourage student independence: The goal is always to build the student's skills, confidence, and self-reliance
• Assist in guiding practice, reviewing lessons, and supporting new routines or activities until they are mastered
• Understand and implement the student's IEP (Individual Education Program) goals and objectives, as well as any accommodations to ensure the student's success
• Work with students in variety of ways, which may include an individual, small group, or whole group settings
• Assist in ongoing monitoring of student progress which may include assessments, data collection and computer work
• Support in maintaining student discipline using behavior management plan as directed by classroom teacher
• Perform other duties as requested by administration to meet the needs of the students

 The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature of the position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of job functions.
 
 
 
Application Procedure:
The following items must be completed by the closing date for interview consideration:
 Current District Employees (Not including substitutes):
Complete online application and apply for the positions you are interested in at www.irsd.net
 

Outside Applicants & Substitutes:
Complete online application at www.irsd.net, attach resume, and provide three professional reference letters or online reference surveys completed within the last year. (References from friends or family members will not be accepted) Official high school or college transcript will be required within 60 days of hire.
 
The Indian River School District reserves the right to extend or shorten the application and/or interview period, to modify job requirements, and to reject any or all applications for reasonable cause.
The Indian River School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees, applicants, visitors, or others, and does not deny access to educational or other services, based on any characteristic prohibited by law.