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Job Title: Vision Technician
FLSA Exemption Status: Non-Exempt
Classification Group: Paraeducators
Supervising Position:
Pay Plan: Educational Support Personnel
Pay Range: Range 06
Last Updated: 7/23/2025
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JOB SUMMARY: Works under the supervision and guidance of teachers of students with visual impairments (TVI). Vision technicians help individuals or small groups of students access learning activities, implement plans developed by TVIs, and support the academic and behavioral needs of students.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The subsequent duties outline the fundamental operations of the position and exemplify the nature of the tasks carried out. They do not encompass a comprehensive inventory of the obligations and responsibilities fulfilled in this role. The approximation of frequencies and time allocation percentages are flexible and subject to the requirements of the organization. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Task Descriptions Frequency Percentage of Time
1.
With direction from certified teaching staff, implement student accommodations, supports, modifications, procedures, and programming outlined in the student’s Individual Education Plan (IEP).
Daily 50%
2.
Maintain records of student progress and behavior in conjunction with licensed staff, which may include special reports, providing feedback, and reporting observations to the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team.
Daily 10%
3.
Support student travel in school buildings
Daily 10%
4.
Assist students and small groups of students with classroom activities, including adapting the curriculum to individual student needs.
Daily 10%
5.
Assist special education licensed staff in preparing materials, administering tests, attendance, etc. Assist with paperwork and documentation as needed. Assist with other classroom events, such as fire drills, as necessary.
Daily 10%
6.
After instruction from certified staff, transcribe books, materials, and resources into Braille, large print, or tape, within 6 months of hire.
Daily 5%
7.
Perform other duties as assigned or requested.
Daily 5%
TOTAL 100%
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum prerequisites of formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other criteria that a candidate must fulfill to be considered for a position. It is essential that certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, and trainings are fulfilled, valid, and not expired.
• Criminal background check and fingerprinting required • High School Equivalency (HSE) diploma • No professional work experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS: The physical demands, mental functions, cognitive capacities, and work environment factors required to perform a position’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work location is subject to change to meet the requirements of the organization • Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds) • Primarily works indoors • Typically a quiet noise level • Light work strength level (lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds) • Frequent bending, reaching, and climbing • Prolonged standing and walking • Squatting • Overhead work • Occasional lifting, pulling, and/or pushing • May work outdoors when monitoring student activities
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Formal education, professional work experience, certifications, licenses, endorsements, designations, trainings, and other qualifications relevant to the position that are strongly preferred but not mandatory for a candidate to be considered.
• Experience working in the public sector, specifically public education • Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds • Racially conscious and culturally competent with the skill, will, capacity, and knowledge to commit to a culture of continuous improvement • Associate degree. • Experience working with students with disabilities • Basic knowledge of Braille