Teacher for the Visually Impaired

Special Education Teacher

55-65/Hr |Part
-Time | Los Angeles, CA| CA TVI Credential

Use criterion and norm-referenced tests to assess pupils' visual functioning, communication, motor, social, self-help, academic, vocational, and cognitive skills. Determine eligibility and appropriate placement.

• CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance
• Full benefits: that continue through all 12 months of the year (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation
• Dedicated mentorship and training from a seasoned therapist
• Company provided live CEU's that you can attend virtually.

• IEP Development: Create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) with measurable goals and objectives based on assessments, child development principles, and learning continuums.
• Instruction & Integration: Teach specialized skills, including braille, orientation and mobility, and use of visual aids. Facilitate student integration into regular education programs and assist in explaining disabilities.
• Curriculum & Consultation: Develop and deliver curriculum activities that align with students' objectives. Provide consultation and resources to regular classroom teachers.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a positive learning environment, monitor student progress, and adjust teaching strategies as needed. Prepare and execute daily lesson plans, utilizing diverse materials and techniques.
• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately complete records and ensure compliance with state regulations and timelines. Attend required meetings and share materials with colleagues.
• Physical & Mental Requirements: Demonstrate physical stamina, dexterity, and mobility for classroom activities, emergency situations, and itinerant assignments. Maintain mental acuity for data interpretation and problem-solving.
• Specialized
  
  Skills:
  
  Each candidate demonstrates the use of common specialized media devices such as closed circuit television, tape recorder, word processors with large print displays, Braille, or voice output capabilities, electronic note takers adaptive materials such as a talking calculator and tactile graphics, understands the psychological, sociological and vocational implications of visual impairment. In addition, each candidate demonstrates knowledge of the vocational implications resulting from attitudes toward visual impairment.
• Additional Duties: Fulfill other assigned responsibilities as needed.

• State Specific Department of Education Required Certification
• Bachelor's degree (Master's in Special Education strongly preferred)
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state

• 2-5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs
• Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with IEP documentation systems (e.g., IEPpro)

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment:
students first
.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs - and deserves - to succeed.

Point Quest Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.