Job Description

Title:   TEACHER - FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Position Type: 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

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.

8/25/1994