Visually Impaired K-12 Teacher

Position: VISUALLY IMPAIRED K-12 TEACHER
Teacher (VISUALLY IMPAIRED)

Qualifications

Certification as an elementary and/or secondary teacher, meeting the requirements listed in the Louisiana Standards for State certification of school personnel, Bulletin 746, Part Ill, IV, V, VI, VII, IX, and X.

Minimum requirements as stated in SDE Bulletin 746 (as revised)

Qualifications should not be established for the individual but rather for the position.

Reports to:

Principal or Designee

Supervises:
Students

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Salary Range:
See the Lafourche Parish School Board Salary Schedule

Domain 1:
Planning and Preparation

The Visually Impaired Teacher

1. Plans and practices display solid understanding of developmental characteristics, skills, and needs of each individual student in his/her specialty.

2. Plans and practices display solid understanding of how disabilities impact student's attitudes, behaviors, and performance.

3. Planned programing is both coherent and well integrated with the student's Individual Education Program.

DOMAIN 2:
Classroom Environment

The Visually Impaired Teacher

1. Models and promotes respectful and supportive interactions with each student, actively encouraging students to interact with each other in respectful ways.

2. Standards of conduct are evident and referenced by the teacher and students. Student behavior is monitored relative to the standards.

3. Priorities are well ordered, ensuring that the work proceeds on time and efficiently.

4. Physical space is well organized to support the program activities and goals.

Domain 3:
Delivery of Services

The Visually Impaired Teacher

1. Responds to referrals in a timely and professional manner, making a complete and thorough assessment of the needs of each student.

2. Eligibility Assessments are comprehensive and competent.

3. Programing is effectively aligned with the identified needs and goal and is appropriate to address student needs.

4. Range of therapeutic strategies and techniques are fully implemented in sessions.

DOMAIN 4:
Instruction 4a Engaging Students in Learning

The Visually Impaired Teacher

1. Intellectually engage student(s) are in in the lesson.

2. Allow students to have choices in how they complete learning tasks.

3. Is consistent in her use of a variety of modalities and materials to gain students' interests and participation during activities and lessons.

DOMAIN 4:
Instruction 4b:
Using Assessment in Instruction

The Visually Impaired Teacher

1. Makes adjustments to the lesson to enhance understanding by groups of students.

2. Feedback includes specific and timely guidance for at least groups of students.

3. Offers encouragement of students 'efforts that increases students 'involvement and persistence.

4. Uses and interprets a variety of assessments to evaluate and monitor student needs.

5. Applies assessment results to develop appropriate interventions and services.

Domain V: PROFESSIONALISM

1. The teacher grows and develops through professional development as assigned and voluntarily to improve teaching and learning.

* Attends and constructively participates in meetings and professional development activities.

* Uses active listening skills.

* Accepts and recognizes the value of the contribution of others.

2. The teacher shows professionalism in attitude and conduct.

* Develops leadership and responsibility in colleagues and students if applicable.

* Demonstrates skills to receive and give constructive feedback.

* Identifies problems and issues and works collaboratively to contribute ideas and find solutions.

* Maintains communication with immediate supervisor, keeping him/her informed of problems, concerns, and significant developments.

* Uses verbal and non-verbal communication in a respectful manner.

* Writes and speaks clearly and concisely for understanding.

* Develops and maintains a safe and caring environment for students.

* Represents the schools and district in a positive manner.

* Adheres to Lafourche Parish School Board employee dress code.

* Treats all stakeholders in a respectful and helpful manner.

* Cooperates with administration in the performance of additional duties.

* Cooperates with building and district staff in planning and evaluation.

* Completes tasks, reports, and…