Teacher of Students Visually Impaired; TVI

Teacher Of The Visually Impaired

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.

Qualifications:

• Valid Missouri Certificate, Blind / Low Vision B-12
• Licensure in Orientation and Mobility preferred

Report To:
Special Services Director

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide and coordinate unique specialized instruction reflective of 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.
• Collaborative with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.
• Attend IEP meetings as requested.
• 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.

General Responsibilities:

• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
• Continue professional growth.