Outreach Program Summer Staff

Outreach Short Courses aim to offer students ages 12-22, who are blind or visually impaired the opportunity to participate in a variety of academic, social, and recreational activities while receiving instruction in critical areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC). Participants reside in dormitory-style living for the duration of the program and are responsible for managing their independent living routines, personal space, meal preparation, and other elements involved in living with a group. These courses provide a safe, supportive, and comfortable environment in which students are challenged to develop new skills, build positive peer relationships, and develop confidence through experiences.

Both full-time and part-time roles available. Flexible shifts and dates available between June - Aug 2024

ROLES AVAILABLE:

• Awake Overnight
• Teaching Assistant
• Job Coach
• Teachers of the Visually Impaired

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Staff members provide instruction, supervision, and support services in their area of expertise for individuals or groups of mainstream students who are blind, visually impaired, and who have multiple impairments.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

In addition to the responsibilities described above, or in individual job descriptions, the following may also be required of all full-time direct-service teaching staff.

• Lesson plan development and material/resource gathering in advance of the program.
• Work with students on campus, at job sites, in classes, at meals, and in the community.
• Attendance at regular staff meetings to be held after classes end.
• Attendance at staff orientation training and student orientation. (Prior to Programs)
• Attendance at cottage/program cleanup, and final staff meeting.
• Reports and/or checklists must be written prior to the program’s conclusion and will require additional meeting time.

ACCOMMODATIONS:

A limited number of beds, in a shared living environment, are available on the Perkins campus.

Housing is in exchange for additional unpaid duties. Individuals will be responsible for their own food shopping, laundry, and the upkeep of the living space. Individuals who would like to be considered to live on campus should indicate so on their application.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.34 - $23.64 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overnight shift
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person