Expanded Core Curriculum Assistant

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Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Indiana School for the Blind & Visually Impaired (ISBVI):

The School is nationally and internationally recognized for its excellence and best practices in educating children and young adults who are blind or have low vision. The School is a critical resource for Indiana's children who are blind or have low vision and the teachers, parents, and caregivers who work with them. Every year, we educate hundreds of children and young adults ranging from 3 to 22 years old and living in all parts of Indiana, many of whom, due to severe or multiple disabilities, other schools in the state have difficulty serving or cannot serve.

Role Overview:

The Expanded Core Support Assistant helps with implementing the Expanded Core Curriculum across instructional, residential, and outreach settings. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of the Expanded Core Curriculum, and in collaboration with Blind and Low Vision Specialists, classroom teachers, and dorm staff, you will provide hands-on support to promote student access, independence, and community readiness.

Salary:

The salary for this position traditionally starts at $34,216.00 but may be commensurate with education or work experience. Use our Compensation Calculator to view the total compensation package.

A Day in the Life:

Responsibilities include:

• Support Expanded Core instruction and activities in academic, residential, and outreach environments.
• Prepare materials and adapt resources in accessible formats (e.g., tactile, large print, Braille).
• Assist students during instructional and extracurricular activities under staff supervision.
• Support assistive technology use, including setup and basic troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with staff to deliver Expanded Core programming across various school settings.
• Foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive atmosphere aligned with ISBVI's mission.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings as assigned.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What Youll Need for Success:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Experience working with individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
• Background in special education, instructional support, or residential student care.
• Familiarity with assistive technology tools used by students with visual impairments.
• Basic understanding of the characteristics needs and effective methods of guidance of students of varying ages at different stages of development and at different levels of mental ability.
• Ability to keep accurate records concerning the care of the students.
• Effective communication skills.
• Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

A degree is not required. However, a High School Diploma or High School Equivalent (HSE) may be considered.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes:

• Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans

• Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards

• Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution

• Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match

• Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options

• A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:

• 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers

• Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave

• Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off

• 12 paid holidays, 14 in election years

• Education Reimbursement Program

• Group life insurance

• Referral Bonus program

• Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits

• Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

• Free Parking for most positions

• Free LinkedIn Learning access

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.