SPED Teacher Visually Impaired

Special Education Teacher – Teacher Of The Visually Impaired

Terms of employment full-time, 187 days. (Depending on start date). Salary is based on education and experience and will be prorated per our certified salary schedule not to exceed letter I ($51,258-$81,775). The district provides its employees with a comprehensive benefits program including medical, life, and dental insurance. The district provides two medical plans for which it pays the full premium for employees, and a third option is a buy-up plan for which the district pays the majority of the premium.

In addition, the district pays the full employee premium for dental insurance and life insurance. The district contributes to PERA on each employee's behalf and offers additional retirement savings options as well as optional supplemental insurance. Employees also receive paid time off. Worker's compensation and unemployment insurance are provided in accordance with state law.

Under the general supervision of the executive director of special education and in collaboration with school principal, to maximize the learning experience of students with visual disabilities, in academics, social/emotional/behavioral development; communication; interpersonal skills and activities of daily living by implementing district approved curriculum; documenting teaching and student progress/activities, outcomes; addressing students' specific needs; providing a safe and optimal learning environment for children with visual disabilities.

To provide services to students with visual disabilities (including production/acquisition of Braille materials, tactile graphics, and/or enlargement) as defined in their individualized education program and to work collaboratively with related services providers and general educators to ensure students receive an appropriate education. Provide direct service assistance in the following areas that were obtained from needs assessment profile:

• Academic needs
• Life coping skills
• Social-emotional needs
• Career education
• Orientation and mobility skills
• Braille reading

• Provides direct instruction to students with disabilities based on their individual education plan (IEP)
• Conducts assessments, testing, and diagnostic examinations of students for the purpose of identifying a disability and developing appropriate programming
• Participates in IEP meetings and assists in developing individual educational plans ("IEP") for students
• Assists students and teaching staff in implementing students' IEP's in relation to vision services
• Coordinates with outside agencies, organizations, and institutions, including state and federal authorities as needed
• Coordinates with administrators and other teaching staff members to ascertain and address individual student's abilities and needs, including students with special needs
• Collaborates/communicates effectively and consistently with related service providers and other school personnel to coordinate services for students
• Organizes and maintains a system for accurate, timely, and complete record-keeping and provides student information as required by district procedures and applicable laws
• Encourages parental involvement in students' education and ensures effective communication with students and parents
• Selects and requisitions appropriate books, aids and other supplies and equipment needed to address students' needs and maintains inventory records
• Abides by all mandates set forth in state and federal law, as well as local district processes and policies in the provision of special education services. Understand IDEA and ECEA rules and regulations
• Maintains confidentiality of student information in accordance with district policy
• Maintains up to date certification in CPI
• Evaluate students referred for a functional vision assessment and provide materials for instruction for educators.
• Provide orientation and mobility training when/if appropriate.
• Apply instruction to the current IEP goals, objectives, needs and strengths.
• Provide instruction to students with a vision disability.
• Participate in child find and vision screenings.
• Consult with parents and educators concerning the…