Teacher of Blind or Visually Impaired

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Teacher of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired Position

Descriptions:
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.

• Valid Kentucky Certificate (or seeking) for Teachers of Students who are Blind or Visually Impaired.
• Licensure in Orientation and Mobility preferred.

Principal or Director of Special Education

• Provide and coordinate unique specialized instruction through daily lessons reflective of the curriculum and the student’s IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers, regular and 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 in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.
• Collaborate with the Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.
• Attend IEP meetings and required staff meetings.
• 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.
• Use technology to communicate and to enhance student learning.
• Plan and supervise the functions of classroom aides/assistants.
• Maintain appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom environment.
• Conduct parent conferences.

• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
• Continue professional growth.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.