Teacher - For the Visually Impaired
- Exempt
Primary Function
Assume responsibility for the delivery of the instructional program for students with visual impairment
Minimum Qualifications
- Hold a professional license with endorsement in teaching students with visual impairment
- Masters Degree preferred
- Possess high moral standards and integrity
- Meets the selection criteria for a special education teacher (see attached)
- Ability to quickly learn procedures used to report information and maintain records.
- Ability to move about in room to monitor students and check work in classrooms with varied seating and desk organization patterns.
- Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day if assigned to an itinerant position.
- Ability to prepare required written reports.
- Ability to monitor and ensure appropriate student behavior, including outdoor activity areas, gymnasiums, etc.
Performance Responsibilities
- Design and implement instruction for students with visual impairment
- Be a contributing member of school's transdisciplinary team
- Act as a consultant for members of the school's staff
- Be involved in the assessment and acquisition of assistive technology devices
- Design and implement appropriate individualized assessment
- Provide modification and adaptation of curricula
- Provide translation, transcription, and instruction in Braille
- Be involved in orientation and mobility training (Pre-cane travel/safety skills)
- Function as a liaison and trainer for the VDVH Low Vision Clinic
- Be an active participant in Child Study and Eligibility Committees as appropriate
- Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator and Director of Student Services
Position Type: Exempt
Reports to: Building Administrator and Director of Student Services
Terms of Employment: 200 days a year. Salary according to School Board Pay Plan.
Evaluation: Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of licensed personnel.
Revised: 8/25/1994