Visual Impairment Teacher; Itinerant

Description

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides itinerant-based direct service to students with visual impairments based on their individual IEP goals, consultation to district staff, and family support. This includes Braille and Nemeth instruction, teaching of Assistive Technology, providing instruction in the use of low vision aids, adaptation of materials and curriculum, consultation to teaching and district staff, and involving parents in the educational setting.

Basic computer skills are required. The successful candidate will have the ability to plan and prepare high-level, creative learning environments that are engaging, relevant, address student needs, and are based on best practices in instruction and students with special education needs.

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides itinerant-based direct service to students with visual impairments based on their individual IEP goals, consultation to district staff, and family support. This includes Braille and Nemeth instruction, teaching of Assistive Technology, providing instruction in the use of low vision aids, adaptation of materials and curriculum, consultation to teaching and district staff, and involving parents in the educational setting.

Basic computer skills are required. The successful candidate will have the ability to plan and prepare high-level, creative learning environments that are engaging, relevant, address student needs, and are based on best practices in instruction and students with special education needs.

A Bachelor's degree that included instruction in functional vision evaluations, an understanding of the implications of the visual impairment on education and curricular needs of the child.

• Conduct vision-related assessments and evaluations, including all initial assessments and re-evaluations. Provide written reports that document assessment outcomes and identify needs. Set goals and objectives, and recommend the amount and level of service needed for student to achieve Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals. Includes but is not limited to:
• Evaluating to determine eligibility for vision services, according to the DPI Wisconsin Eligibility Criteria;
• Conducting Functional Vision Assessments;
• Conducting Learning Media Assessments; and
• Assessing applicable areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC)
• Provide vision-related instruction and services required to meet the individualized educational needs of students in all school and other appropriate environments.
• Ensure consistent communication, collaboration, and consultation with stakeholders including but not limited to:
• Assisting student, parents, and special and regular education personnel in supporting the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of students who are blind or visually impaired, available resources and understanding the students’ unique eye conditions and implications for education;
• Consulting regularly with the classroom teacher, other regular and special education personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for students;
• Attend planning and IEP meetings for students;
• Maintain regular communication with educational assistants, when appropriate, to ensure proper reinforcement of skills and material adaptation/modification, as set forth by the TVI, in accordance with the IEP; and
• Provide in-service training for school personnel regarding the individual needs of students who have visual impairments, and the need for adaptations, and services.
• In collaboration with school staff, ensure that accessible materials, adaptation, modifications, and equipment needed by the students, and the classroom teacher, are provided in a timely manner to ensure the student’s maximum participation in all classroom activities. Appropriate educational materials may be prepared or adapted by the TVI, or they may be obtained from educational, clerical, or transcriber services.
• Conduct functional vision assessment to determine how the students with visual impairments functionally use their vision to perform classroom tasks.
• Consult with teachers, parents and school staff, regarding the students needs and the accommodations that are necessary for the student to participate in his or her educational setting.
• Provide training and resources to school staff and parents regarding adaptive equipment, and teaching techniques specific for students with a visual impairment.
• Provide information to teachers, parents, and…