Teacher Visually Imp

Teacher Of The Visually Impaired

The primary goal of the vision itinerant program is to serve students with vision loss who are experiencing educational difficulties so that they may adequately function within their school setting.

Provide individualized instruction to students who are blind or visually impaired

Interpret vision evaluations and other reports regarding visual impairment

Consult with health services to provide information about vision impairment

Modification of classroom assignments and tests for caseload students

Ongoing collaboration and communication with parents and staff

Complete diagnostic components determined on domains sheet

Shared responsibility for testing students as determined by School Service Team discussion

Enter diagnostic information into data-based screens and create hard copy of diagnostic report

Attend School Service Team and IEP meetings

Complete data-based screens for annual reviews/re-evaluations for case load students

Shared responsibility for entering present levels of information for initial evaluations including ELL evaluations as determined by School Service Team discussions

Update progress reports at the marking period

Develop transition plans and Summary of Performance for students 14 years or older

Determine accommodations needed as related to the student's vision impairment

Implement goals as stated in IEP through direct and consult services

Work collaboratively with school personnel to implement accommodations

Manage adaptive equipment

Act as case manager and oversee IEP and implementation of services

Monitor case load for annual review and re-evaluation dates

Maintain appropriate and accurate records

Be a general source of information regarding vision loss

Inservice staff regarding vision loss

Create a schedule that takes into consideration the schedules of students and classroom teacher

Attend building/department meetings in accordance with ETA collective bargaining agreement

Attend school professional development

Perform other requirements of the job in accordance with the ETA collective bargaining agreement

Performs other duties as assigned by the building principal and administrative staff

Education:

Bachelor's Degree in Education from accredited university

Illinois Professional Educators License (PEL) with an endorsement in Vision Impairment

Highly Qualified under state and federal guidelines

Bilingual - Spanish/English (written/verbal) preferred

Experience:

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of vision loss, adverse effects, and educational needs

Ability to work collaboratively with school personnel

Ability to choose appropriate formal and informal testing materials, administer tests, interpret results, and create IEP

Previous experience in special education

Physical Demands:
Must be able to commute between several different locations throughout the district

Must be able to work in a variety of school settings

Must be able to lift and carry instructional materials in and out of buildings

Terms of Employment:
This is a nine-month position

Salary and benefits as established by the Board of Education

The starting salary for this role is $60,689