Teacher of Students Visual Impairments

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

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Brenham Independent School District

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired will provide specialized instruction and services to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments ages 3-21. Teachers of the Visually Impaired will conduct functional vision/learning media assessments and provide written reports.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and a valid Texas teaching certificate with the required special education endorsements for assignments.
• One year of student teaching or an approved internship.

• Instructional Strategies
  • Collaborate with students, parents, and staff to develop IEPs through the ARD Committee process for each student assigned.
  • Provide coordinated, specialized instruction via daily lessons reflective of the curriculum and the student’s IEP.
  • Consult with classroom teachers, special education personnel, parents, and students to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.
  • Coordinate large-type or Braille texts, supplementary materials, educational aids, and equipment; monitor student’s maximum participation in all classroom activities.
  • Provide instruction on skills indicated in the IEP, including low-vision and visual efficiency, concept development, academic skills, daily living skills, communication, social/emotional skills, and sensory-motor skills.
  • Use technology to communicate and enhance student learning.
  • Participate in ARD Committee meetings on a regular basis.
  • Participate in the selection of books, equipment, and other instructional media.
• Student Growth and Development
  • Conduct and interpret functional vision/learning media assessments and complete written reports.
  • Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.
  • Conduct ongoing assessments of student achievement through formal and informal testing.
• Classroom Management and Organization
  • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
  • Manage student behavior and administer discipline, including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.
  • Consult with classroom teachers regarding the management of student behavior according to IEP.
  • Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
  • Plan and assign the work of teacher aide(s) and volunteer(s) and oversee completion.
• Other
  • Establish and maintain open communication by conducting conferences with parents, students, principals, and teachers.
  • Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and colleagues.
  • Participate in staff development activities to improve job-related skills.
  • Keep informed of and comply with federal, state, district, and school regulations and policies for special education teachers.
  • Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
  • Attend and participate in faculty meetings and serve on staff committees as required.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, and procedures.
• Knowledge of the special needs of students in the assigned area.
• Knowledge of the ARD Committee process and IEP goal setting and implementation.
• Knowledge of how to adapt curriculum and instruction for special needs.
• Skill in effectively managing a classroom and student behavior.
• Skill in communicating effectively with others.

Direct the work of instructional aides.

• Tools/Equipment Used – Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment.
• Posture – Prolonged standing, frequent kneeling, squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
• Motion – Frequent walking.
• Lifting – May require heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities; control behavior through physical restraint; assist non-ambulatory…