[Blindtlk] ENVISION JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - TVI

[David Andrews]

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>    The Envision Child Development Center is looking for a Teacher,
>Visually Impaired (TVI).  To express interest in this position, go to
>www.envisionus.com and click on "employment."  A job description
>follows.
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>Job Function:
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>Provides daily learning experiences appropriate to the developmental
>level of visually impaired children as well as typically developing
>children (ages 3 to 5).  Experiences shall be designed to develop:
>self-esteem and positive self-image, social interaction skills,
>self-expression and communication skills, creative experience, large and
>small muscle skills and intellectual growth.
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>  Essential Functions:
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>*         Coordinates curriculum and develops lesson plans for the
>purpose of presenting and/or reinforcing learning concepts relative to
>the children's needs and KDHE requirements.
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>*         Confers with parents, Director, testing specialists, clinic
>specialists, and others to develop individual education plans for
>children with visual impairments.
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>*         Instructs children in pre-reading and pre-writing skills using
>magnification equipment and large print material or Braille system
>and/or computer aids.
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>*         Reviews and corrects completed assignments, using appropriate
>aids based on children's needs.
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>*         Arranges for and conducts field trips designed to promote an
>understanding of community opportunities and experiences.
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>*         Instructs children in academic subject areas and daily living
>skills, such as hygiene, safety and mobility.
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>*         Encourages children to participate in verbal and sensory
>classroom learning experiences to ensure their comprehension of subject
>matter, development of social skills, and ability to identify objects
>encountered in daily living.
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>*         Meets with parents to discuss how parents can encourage
>child's independence and well-being and to provide guidance to using
>community resources.
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>*         Directs the activity of assigned paraprofessionals.
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>Education and/or Experience:
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>*         BS in education, preferable in early childhood development or
>special education or teacher of the visually impaired.
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>*         A minimum of three years experience working with young
>children with special needs, particularly visual impairments.
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>*         Experience with home based programs and preschool settings a
>plus.
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>Physical Demands:
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>The physical demands described here are representative of those that
>must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
>functions of this job.
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>*         Regularly required to talk and hear
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>*         Frequently required to sit, use hands and fingers to handle,
>feel and reach
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>*         Occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, balance/stoop,
>kneel and crouch or crawl
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>*         Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
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>Note:  This job summary does not imply that these are the only duties to
>be performed.  Other tasks may be required as assigned for the effective
>operation of the department.
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>Kevin Burton
>Envision
>Employment Representative - Recruiter
>2301 S. Water
>Wichita, Kansas  67213
>Phone (316) 425-7119
>Fax (316) 425-7176