SCOPE: To assist certified personnel in achieving instructional goals through active participation in curricular activities and supervision of students with Deaf-Blindness. PARAPROFESSIONAL I (GR 18) EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQMTS:
HS diploma required.
Minimum of 60 semester hours from an accredited educational institution with at least 30 semester hours in general education core curriculum and/or child development and education or successful completion of the ParaPro test with a score of 457 or higher.
Successful completion of sign language classes ASL I and ASL II or commitment to successfully complete sign language classes ASL I and ASL II within the first two (2) years of employment as a Dual Sensory Para I.
Successful completion of a course directly related to Deaf-Blindness within the first two (2) years of employment.
Experience working with students with disabilities. PARAPROFESSIONAL II (GR 19) EDUCATION AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE REQMTS:
Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited educational institution required.
Successful completion of sign language classes ASL I and ASL II or commitment to successfully complete sign language classes ASL I and ASL II within the first two (2) years of employment as a Dual Sensory Para II.
Successful completion of a course directly related to Deaf-Blindness within the first two (2) years of employment.
Experience working with students with disabilities.