TEACHER - VISUALLY IMPAIRED

JOB SUMMARY:

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides educational support and consultation services to blind and vision impaired students in collaboration with district personnel. The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides both direct services to students and consulting services to the student’s classroom teachers, other personnel, and hearing students.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ohio Department of Education license as an Intervention Specialist or certificate/license for Education of the Handicapped K-12.

Vision Handicapped or Vision Impaired endorsement.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities

Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA

Knowledge of IEP development

Knowledge of assistive communication devices

Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices

Knowledge of effective intervention strategies

Knowledge of mandated assessment tools

Knowledge of community agencies that can support students with vision disabilities

Knowledge of classroom management techniques

Knowledge of problem solving processes and creative thinking skills

Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office

Ability to provide Braille instruction and to adapt curriculum to fit the needs of blind/vision impaired students

Ability to maintain accurate student records

Ability to assess students and develop appropriate education plans

Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers co-workers, administrators, and public

Ability to work with teachers and students to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the regular classroom

Skill in effective group and individual counseling, family intervention, crisis intervention, development of home/school collaboration

Ability to work with team to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate program progress and implement changes

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Teacher of the Visually Impaired (PT)