Teacher of Students Visual Impairments

Position: Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments
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POSITION TITLE:

Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary

Purpose:

To facilitate the teaching and learning process within a positive learning environment so that students acquire the knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for them to become responsible, contributing adults in a democratic society.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major Responsibilities and Duties

Instructional Management

* Plan a program of study that, as much as possible, meets the individual needs, interests and abilities of students.

* Enhance the academic growth of students through the use of effective teaching practices as utilized in the instructional model.

* Guide the learning process towards the achievement of curriculum goals by establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units and projects.

* Employ the instructional methods and resources that are most appropriate for meeting state objectives.

* Meet and instruct assigned classes in the location and at the time designated.

* Assess the accomplishments of students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required.

* Diagnose the learning disabilities of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of district specialists as required.

School/Organizational Improvement

* Attend staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required.

* Counsel with colleagues, students and/or parents regarding student achievement and the instructional program.

* Accept a share of responsibility for co-curricular activities as assigned.

School/Organizational Climate

* Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.

* Strive to implement the District's philosophy of education and instructional goals and objectives.

* Cooperate with other members of the staff in planning instructional goals, objectives and methods.

Personnel Management

* Maintain order in the classroom in a fair and just manner through reasonable rules and regulations.

* Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for teacher aide(s) and/or volunteer(s), and cooperatively with department heads and/or grade level leaders, evaluate their job performance.

Administrative and Fiscal/Facilities Management

* Take necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.

* Maintain accurate, complete and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulations.

* Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations and Board Policy.

* Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.

Professional Growth and Development

* Accept responsibility for professional growth through involvement in an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences and/or advanced course work at institution of higher learning.

School/Community Relations

* Make provisions for being available to students and parents for educationally related purposes outside the instructional day when required or requested to do so under reasonable terms.

Other

* Attendance at work is an essential function.

* Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or Superintendent.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

* Supervise teacher aides and volunteers as assigned

* Supervise students

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum Experience:

* Student teaching experience or other alternatives as State rules and guidelines may specify

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum

Education/Certification:

* As required by the State of Texas

Special Knowledge/

Skills:

* Working knowledge of curriculum and instruction

* Effective communication skills/collaborative working style

* Ability to exercise teaching practices

* Expertise in one or more academic areas and/or developmental age group or population

OTHER INFORMATION:

Working Conditions:

Mental/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
Ability to concentrate (detailed work), communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures and data; reason, understand verbal instructions, analyze, differentiate, read, coordinate district functions, compile, compute,…