Position Type: Middle School Teaching/EC Resource - MS

Date Posted: 4/16/2024

Location: Central Office Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Position: 10 month, Full time

Reports to: Coordinator of Specialized Programs, EC Director

Qualifications North Carolina licensure or certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) Special Education background is preferred Experience working with visually impaired students, preferably in an educational setting Strong knowledge of adaptive techniques, assistive technology, and instructional strategies for students with visual impairments Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with students, parents, educators, and colleagues Responsibilities Provide Visual Impairment (VI) Services as described by DPI Guidelines for Exceptional Children Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the visual needs and learning preferences of the student including generating professional evaluation reports Develop and implement individualized educational plans that address the unique needs and goals of the student Articulate the needs and interventions of students in IEP meetings both verbally and in IEP database systems Provide direct instruction and support to the visually impaired student, utilizing appropriate adaptive techniques and tools Collaborate with classroom teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure the student's needs are met effectively Provide guidance and support to other school staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment with access to instruction Adapt and modify educational materials to accommodate the student's visual impairment Work in collaboration with other staff members to ensure the student's success Understanding of Regular Curriculum and Extended Content Curriculum, Grades K-12 Document services provided including attending, direction instruction content, and student response to instruction Provide progress reports as required by the IEP Document services provided including attending, direction instruction content, and student response to instruction Maintain VI equipment, provide inventory updates, and ensure that broken devices are repaired Ability to travel between school locations Physical requirement: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS*

Performs other related work as required or directed by Supervisor