Disabilities Teacher - Blind School

Position: Multiple Disabilities Teacher - Blind School
Please note:

This is a reposted position.

Instructs students in a well-managed and creative classroom based on research-based principles and student data:

* Develops learning goals/lesson plans that are appropriate for students and are aligned with the school's curriculum and Ohio's Extended Academic Content Standards;

* Demonstrates an understanding of the connections between the content that was learned previously, the current content and the content that remains to be learned;

* Creates and selects teaching methods, learning activities and instructional materials or other resources that are appropriate to the students and are aligned with the goals of the lesson/unit;

* Creates or selects evaluation strategies that are appropriate for the students and that are aligned with the goals of the lesson/unit;

* Establishes and maintains professional rapport with students;

* Establishes and maintains consistent standards of classroom behavior;

* Makes the physical environment safe and conducive to learning;

* Manages and works collaboratively with paraprofessionals;

* Prepares and implements student behavior plans;

* Utilizes various communication systems (e.g., augmentative communication devices, PECS, basic sign language).

Assesses and monitors student progress:

* Determines the extent to which individual student's learning goals were met;

* Keeps records on academic performance and attendance;

* Conducts state mandated assessments and those in accordance with OSSB policy as requested;

* Reports cases of suspected child abuse to administration and/or law enforcement authorities according to state law;

* Makes referrals for special services on an as needed basis;

* Communicates with parents or guardians about student learning;

* Participates as a member of the IEP/ETR team (i.e. collecting and maintaining data, completing evaluations, completing progress reports and write educational/behavioral plans/reports);

* Conducts parent-teacher conferences on an as needed basis.

Continues to develop professional skills:

* Builds a professional relationship with colleagues to share teaching insight and to coordinate learning activities for students;

* Participates in faculty meetings, school committees, educational conferences and/or professional training days;

* Stays current on recent trends in blind/visually impaired and specific subject areas;

* Submits an annual Individual Professional Development Plan for review and approval by the LPDC;

* Upgrades personal/professional knowledge and skills pursuant to State of Ohio teaching licensure requirements;

* Collaborates with school and residential staff.

Must maintain valid Ohio certification/licensure in Intervention Specialist (K-12) - Moderate/Intensive

or

Education of the Handicapped (K-12) - Multi-handicapped

and

* Intervention Specialist (K-12) - Visual Impairments.

* Intervention Specialist (K-12) - Visual Impairments certification/licensure may be attained within two years of employment.

Job

Skills:

Education, Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting