EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANT IIIA: VISION SUPPORT AIDE

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
Under the direction of the teacher, the position of Educational Assistant III - Vision Support is primarily responsible for the instruction and supervision of students with visual impairments in the classroom and school building.

WORK MONTHS
12 Months

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Supervises and assists students in the completion of their assignments, including accessing the curriculum.

2. Monitors students in the classroom, at lunch, and at recess, as well as in transit from one area to another.

3. Assists with the implementation of the individual educational plans (IEP) and behavior management plans for each student.

4. Collaborate with vision and general education staff to create accessible vision materials.

5. Assists in completion of all clerical duties.

6. Assists with student transportation, such as meeting a cab outside.

7. Assists in the maintenance and care of equipment.

8. Assists in the manipulation of instructional materials.

9. Assists on fields trips.

10. Assists students with using assistive technology, vision tools and strategies, or braille.

11. Assists students as a human guide and/or use of cues for safe travel.

12. Assists students with toileting needs, feeding, and physical movement.

EDUCATION REQUIRED
High School Diploma or GED (General Education Development)

CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE REQUIRED
N/A

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE
Varies based on the needs of the supervisor

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

• Experience in an urban setting is preferred.

• Familiarity with various student assistive devices is also preferred.

Competencies:

• Performing Administrative Activities: Performing day to day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.

• Technical Proficiency: The ability and willingness to exhibit competency in the technical areas needed to do a specific job.

• Organizational Ability: The ability and willingness to organize and utilize resources to achieve results.

• Workflow Management: The ability and willingness to perform work within defined specifications and timelines and to manage conflicting priorities.

• Stakeholder Relations: The ability and willingness to interact and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The working conditions and physical requirements described here are representative of, but not limited to, those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made.

Physical Demands:

This position is primarily sedentary in nature. Employee will be required to operate computer system for data entry, and have the ability to complete necessary paperwork. This position requires minimum physical effort and not subjected to Occupational Health and Safety risks.

Work Environment:

1. Indoors in busy office, working in close proximity to co-worker

2. Frequently required to work at fast pace

3. Requires considerable concentration and creativity.

4. Subject to stress caused by a changing environment, diversity in the organization, tight deadlines and work load.

ADA: The employer will make reasonable accommodation in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

APPLICANT ELIGIBILE CRITERIA
N/A

CITY OF PITTSBURGH RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT
This position requires individuals to live in the territorial boundaries of the School District of Pittsburgh. If hired for this position you will be required to establish residence within three calendar months of your hire date with Pittsburgh Public Schools.

Position : 107512

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : SUNNYSIDE K-8

Grade : EDU AST 3A BWK

Group : PFT PARAPR

Posting Start : 08/20/2026

Posting End : 12/31/9999

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $26.90