Teacher Special Education - Visually Impaired

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Kaleidoscope Education Solutions is seeking Teacher Special Education - Visually Impaired .  Imagine doing your best work in the profession you love and empowering students to succeed and achieve their dreams? If so, send your resume today!

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What to expect from Kaleidoscope Education Solutions: Exceptional compensation. Compensated weekly. Flexible schedule that meets your life’s balance – Make your own schedule! Your own personal connection in our office whenever you need support or have questions! Grow professionally by collaborating with experienced & valued therapists. We are here for you 24/7 Contracting with Kaleidoscope allows you all of the above and more! Imagine doing your best work in the profession you love with others who love what they do!

KES ADVANTAGES: Reaching students who may otherwise go without the services they need and deserve. Establish maximum scholastic success because of your expertise! Develop students’ maximum achievement through strong relationships with students and parents. Instill and reinforce the joy of learning, growing, and smiling. Maintain a positive and encouraging environment.

We will present you with your Best-Fit: We partner with hundreds of schools in your area; we collaborate with you to pick the best fit! Support: You’ll have your own personal connection in our office whenever you need support or have questions! Control Over Your Career: Working with us is like running your own business, and we handle the negotiation and the details; we are here to help you succeed and work at the top of your license! Manageable Caseloads: We advocate making sure your caseload is practical! Balanced Workweek: We ensure you provide services for your desired hours, no more!

Summary: Under general direction, incumbent(s) provides quality instruction to students with visual impairments, including those with additional disabilities, through planned lessons, diagnosing learning needs, creating and leading engaging learning activities, utilizing assessments to monitor student progress, and communicating with administration and parents. Creating a flexible classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth to motivate pupils to develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge needed.

Essential Functions: Instructs students in citizenship and basic subject matter specified in state law and administrative regulations and procedures of the school district. Instruct students with visual impairments, including those with additional considerations, in areas that will enable them to function and participate in the curriculum of the classroom, to include braille reading and writing, abacus, listening skills, and visual efficiency. Instruct students in the use of specialized equipment and technology to include, not limited to, computers, tablets, text-to-speech and screen enlargement software, digital magnification devices (desktop and portable), braille notetakers, etc. Assess functional performance level of students with visual impairments, including those with additional considerations, for the purpose of developing an IEP to include Learning Media Assessment, Functional Low Vision Assessment, Technology Assessment, CVI Scale, educational performance levels, assessment of compensatory skills, and areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum. Adapt classroom materials to the appropriate medium for each individual student, to include braille, large print, tactile models or representations, and visual efficiency and CVI modifications. Maintain reports and records within the digital IEP/Records system to include IEPs, Progress reports, initial and re- evaluations, eye reports, and other records related to the student. Establish and maintain good rapport with students, employees, community members, and vendors. Establishes and enforces classroom management structure and rules that ensure the academic engagement and the physical and mental safety of all students. Celebrates the achievements and successes of students. Maintains knowledge of grade-level content and standards for the students they serve. Maintains a high level of ethical behavior and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications: To be eligible for this position, an applicant must meet the following required qualifications. Verification of these required qualifications is necessary. Obtain and maintain an appropriate Arizona Department of Education Visually Impaired Special Education Teaching Certificate or an Arizona Department of Education Visually Impaired Special Education Endorsement. Obtain and maintain an Arizona Department of Public Safety Identify Verified Prints (IVP) Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Knowledge and Skills Required: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The qualifications for this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skills required, but not limited to, for this position include: Knowledge/Experience in UEB and Nemeth. Knowledge/Experience in electronic braille transcription (Duxbury). Knowledge/Experience with electronic Braille Devices. Knowledge/Experience in electronic Magnification devices. Knowledge/Experience in adaptive computer software/hardware, and keyboarding skills. Knowledge/Experience in FVA/LMA and CVI scale. Knowledge/Experience in completing MET/IEP and related documents. Knowledge regarding local, state, and national resources available to individuals with visual impairments. Knowledge regarding use and importance of Low Vision aids and their application in the classroom.

About Kaleidoscope Education Solutions:

Founded in 1989, Kaleidoscope Education Solutions, Inc. started as a small team of professionals near Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Since then, our proven results and dedication have produced exponential nationwide company growth. We additionally have offices in Arizona and service locations in Colorado, Delaware, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, New Mexico, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Washington DC, and Wisconsin. Thanks to our clients, parents, and contractors, we now work with teachers and therapists in over 5,000 schools and 700 school districts across the country!Today, Kaleidoscope Education Solutions, Inc. is a nationwide staffing leader in school-based therapy and special education services. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in every student’s life.