Duties
PURPOSE:
The Teacher of the Visually Impaired will provide specialized instruction and services to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments ages 3-21 by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices. Teachers will provide input regarding the planning of instructional goals, benchmarks/objectives, and methods regarding students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Teachers of the Visually Impaired will conduct functional vision/learning media assessments and provide interpretations of assessments on the impact on students’ learning.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Provide specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments.
• Assists the student, parents, special and general education personnel, and the student's sighted peers in understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually impaired students.
• Provide information about services and support available from local programs for visually impaired students.
• Acquire information regarding local, state, and national resources for the education of visually impaired students.
• Interpret specific eye conditions and the educational implication of the visual impairment and the results of functional vision and learning media assessments.
• Consult regularly with the classroom teacher, other regular and special education personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.
• Assist the site administrator and teachers in making environmental adjustments for the student in the school.
• Share responsibility with classroom teachers in the identification of instructional areas in which the student requires assistance.
• Coordinate large-type or Braille texts, supplementary materials, educational, aids, and equipment needed by the visually impaired student, and the classroom teacher, are provided in a timely manner to ensure the student's maximum participation.
• Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.
• Collaborative with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.
• Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.
• Proficiently implement technology to enhance and provide access to students’ instructional programs, communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom or learning environment.
• Participate in team meetings and parent conference.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
• Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.
• Assume responsibility for continued professional growth.
• Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
• Valid Professional Educators License (PEL) with an endorsement for a Teacher of Students Who Are Visually Impaired.
• Participate in twelve (12) hours of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and techniques.
• Licensure in Orientation and Mobility preferred.
• Collaborate effectively with students, parents and other professionals.
How to Apply
Please complete an application on the NSSEO Website here:
1.0 FTE Position - Job ID 1449
0.4 FTE Position - Job ID 1450