Teacher Visually Impaired PreK-12

Teacher of the Visually Impaired PreK-12

Newport News Public Schools invites applicants for the position of Special Education Teacher – Blindness & Visual Impairments
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Position responsible for creating a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth of every student; establishing effective rapport with students; motivating students to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed to provide a good foundation for becoming a responsible citizen in accordance with each pupil’s ability; and to establish good relationships with parents and with other staff members.

• Instruct students in a program of study that meets stated objectives and provides transfer of knowledge.
• Instruct students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of Newport News Public Schools.
• Develop lesson plans and instructional materials; provide individualized and small‑group instruction to adapt curriculum to each student’s needs.
• Translate lesson plans into learning experiences to best utilize available instructional time.
• Guide learning toward achievement of all IEPs, establishing clear objectives for the students.
• Serve as liaison between classroom and specialty groups.
• Evaluate academic and social growth of students, prepare report cards, and keep appropriate attendance and record‑keeping activities.
• Assess student accomplishments regularly, seeking assistance of specialists as needed to provide accurate statements of progress.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians through conferences and other means to discuss student progress.
• Supervise and monitor student movement; escort students to resources, bathrooms, buses, cafeteria, room changes, and other activities.
• Serve as a member of a multidisciplinary team as appropriate.
• Administer standardized testing in accordance with division testing practices.
• Model non‑discriminatory practices in all activities.

• Maintain professional competence by attending staff development programs, curriculum development meetings, and other professional activities.
• Participate in various student and parent activities occurring in school such as PTA, student clubs, and after‑school activities.
• Create an effective learning environment through functional and attractive displays, bulletin boards, and activity/learning centers.
• Perform any other related duties as assigned by the Principal or other appropriate administrator.

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The Newport News Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy and childbirth, marital status or any other basis prohibited by law.