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JOB TITLE Teacher Visually Impaired (FT & PT)PROGRAM AREA Center for Teaching and Learning/Related ServicesSUPERVISION NEEDED FOR JOBDuties will be performed under the general supervision of a Student Services Supervisor QUALIFICATIONSOhio Department of Education license as an Intervention Specialist or certificate/license for Education of the Handicapped K-12Vision Handicapped or Vision Impaired endorsementJOB SUMMARYThe 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 students classroom teachers, other personnel, and hearing students. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Provide an evaluation of student needs; select appropriate, non-discriminatory screening and assessment toolsInterpret assessment information to teachers, students and parentsProvide consultation to children, parents, teachers, and administrators regarding the needs of students who are blind/vision impairedProvide technology support to students and personnel using assistive devices Provide services for students who have differing communication stylesProvide early intervention services for preschool students and staff upon requestProvide support for instructional assistants and note takersMeet regularly with the support team and provide support staff with appropriate materials and information about current best practices for blind/vision impaired studentsProvide direct instruction to blind/vision impaired students to support IEP goals in the following areas auditory skills, vocabulary, language development and readingMonitor students progress in academic subjects and provide instruction in compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the vision impairment. (This does not include tutoring in subject areas once materials and methods have been modified to accommodate the vision loss)Provide direct instruction in Braille reading and writingProvide direct instruction in use of low vision devices; abacus, typing/keyboarding, adaptive devices (e.g.

computers, note takers, tape recorders), listening skills, visual efficiency, concept development, daily living/self-help skills, career readiness, leisure and recreation skills, social skills, organizational and study skills, and self-advocacy Participate in IEP/ETR meetings for students served; coordinate planning for instructional and behavioral strategies with the IEP teamAssist in modifications of the educational environment for students who are blind/vision impairedParticipates in school Intervention Assistance Team meetings on requestProvide in-services to school personnel and members of the community regarding the needs of blind/vision impaired studentsActs as resource person for classroom teachers regarding strategies, adaptations, assessments and resource materials for blind/vision impaired studentsMaintain accurate and complete student records and records of provided services; prepare and submit all required reportsSeek opportunities to improve skills and grow professionally; attend all required meetings and in-servicesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIESKnowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with DisabilitiesKnowledge of FERPA and HIPPAKnowledge of IEP developmentKnowledge of assistive communication devicesKnowledge of current educational issues and best practicesKnowledge of effective intervention strategiesKnowledge of mandated assessment toolsKnowledge of community agencies that can support students with vision disabilitiesKnowledge of classroom management techniquesKnowledge of problem solving processes and creative thinking skillsAbility to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; proficient in computer applications including Microsoft OfficeAbility to provide Braille instructionAbility to adapt curriculum to fit the needs of blind/vision impaired studentsAbility to maintain accurate student recordsAbility to assess students and develop appropriate education plansAbility to analyze and interpret assessment dataAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writingAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers co-workers, administrators, and publicAbility to work with teachers and students to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the regular classroomSkill 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 changesPHYSICAL DEMANDS - While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Stand for periods of time, move around the work site, move from one work site to another, sit at a deskStoop, kneel or crouch to assist studentsOccasionally lift and/or move materials up to fifty poundsCommunicate with internal and external stakeholders by talking and listeningOperate a computer and other technology devicesRead and analyze data (close visual acuity)WORK ENVIRONMENTNoise level may escalate in group or event settings.May include exposure to disease and infections. Exposure to inclement weather when traveling from one work site to anotherMay be required to deal with students with behavioral risksMay require local/regional/statewide travel May also require attendance at meetings outside of regular work hours (e.g. early morning, evening). Involves stress as a result of the responsibility to ensure that laws, regulations and procedural rules are followed, the responsibility of dealing with individual student concerns and maintaining student discipline, and the demands of maintaining effective communication with other staff members, students and parents.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTSRemain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance in the workplace throughout his/her employment at the ESC of Lake Erie WestComplete a satisfactory background checkPossess a valid drivers license or have transportationReview the ESC Staff Handbook as well as Board Policy to understand job expectationsThis job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the employee.

The employee will be required to follow the instructions and perform duties required by the employees supervisor and/or Superintendent.PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONEvaluated by assigned Student Services SupervisorFLSA STATUS EXEMPT Full Time/Part-TimeCONTRACTContingent upon availability of funding; Contract days determined by ESCLEW governing board; Other terms and conditions of employment as per the ESCLEW governing board policies and procedures or negotiated agreementSALARYBased on salary schedule and/or commensurate with experience and education.*Benefit options based on FT/PT stats.

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