Teacher of the Visually Impaired (District-wide)

Teacher of the Visually Impaired (District-wide) JobID : 5995

• Position Type : Middle School Teaching / EC Resource - MS
• Date Posted : 4 / 16 / 2024
• Location : Central Office

Additional Information :

Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Position : 10 month, Full time

Reports to : Coordinator of Specialized Programs, EC Director

Qualifications

North Carolina licensure or certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)

Special Education background is preferred

Experience working with visually impaired students, preferably in an educational setting

Strong knowledge of adaptive techniques, assistive technology, and instructional strategies for students with visual impairments

Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with students, parents, educators, and colleagues

Responsibilities

Provide Visual Impairment (VI) Services as described by DPI Guidelines for Exceptional Children

Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the visual needs and learning preferences of the student including generating professional evaluation reports

Develop and implement individualized educational plans that address the unique needs and goals of the student

Articulate the needs and interventions of students in IEP meetings both verbally and in IEP database systems

Provide direct instruction and support to the visually impaired student, utilizing appropriate adaptive techniques and tools

Collaborate with classroom teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure the student's needs are met effectively

Provide guidance and support to other school staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment with access to instruction

Adapt and modify educational materials to accommodate the student's visual impairment

Work in collaboration with other staff members to ensure the student’s success

Understanding of Regular Curriculum and Extended Content Curriculum, Grades K-12

Document services provided including attending, direction instruction content, and student response to instruction

Provide progress reports as required by the IEP

Document services provided including attending, direction instruction content, and student response to instruction

Maintain VI equipment, provide inventory updates, and ensure that broken devices are repaired

Ability to travel between school locations

Physical requirement : Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc.

Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

Due to amount of time spent standing and / or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

Performs other related work as required or directed by Supervisor