[Job-Listings] Teacher (Visual Impairment Specialist) job posting

[John McQuilkin]

Hello,

I would like to post this position to your board/list if possible. The link to the job is: https://albemarleva.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=6046

Questions may be directed to Katy Compel, kcompel at k12albemarle.org<mailto:kcompel at k12albemarle.org>

Thank you!


Teacher (Visual Impairment Specialist)
Special Services
2021-22 School Year

General Definition of Work:
Provides instruction for students with visual impairments by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices. Nature of work includes supervising students in a variety of school-related settings; documenting service delivery and implementing progress monitoring; conferring with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned studies; arranging and participating in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, as necessary. Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings; and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods of students and their IEP's.

  *   Has primary responsibility for specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of her visually impaired
  *   Possesses the skills and abilities necessary to provide and coordinate this specialized
  *   Assists the student, parents, special and regular education personnel, and the student's sighted peers in
     *   understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually impaired students,
     *   becoming aware of services and support available from local programs for visually impaired students,
     *   acquiring information regarding local, state, and national resources for the education of visually impaired students, and
     *   interpreting the visually impaired student's specific eye condition, the educational implications of the visual impairment, and the results of functional vision and learning media
  *   Consults regularly with the classroom teacher, other regular and special education personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired
  *   Assists the site administrator and teachers in making environmental adjustments for the student in the school.
  *   Shares responsibility with classroom teachers in the identification of instructional areas in which the student requires
  *   Assures that 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 in all classroom activities (appropriate educational materials may be prepared or adapted by the VI teacher, or they may be obtained from educational, clerical, or transcriber )
  *   Provides instruction in the development and maintenance of skills to meet the student's unique educational needs in the following areas, as indicated in the IEP:
     *   low vision & visual efficiency skills,
     *   concept development & academic skills,
     *   daily living skills,
     *   career & vocational education skills,
     *   communication skills (these skills include braille reading and writing as appropriate),
     *   social/emotional skills and abilities, & sensory motor
  *   Prepares sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning, and motivational levels. This instruction should be reflected in weekly or monthly lesson plans, as
  *   Provides assistance to the classroom teacher in academic subjects and activities of the classroom that, as a direct result of the student's visual impairment, require adaptation for the
  *   Provides initial and ongoing assessment:
     *   consults with assessment team to determine appropriate testing materials and modifications needed,
     *   assists with assessments when needed,
     *   interprets assessment results when needed.
  *   Conducts functional vision/learning media assessments and produces written
  *   Attends IEP meetings for students with visual
  *   Schedules time efficiently for assessment, instruction, planning, preparation of materials, travel, and conferences with relevant school and other key
  *   Maintains ongoing contact with parents to assist them in the development of a realistic understanding of their child's abilities, progress, and future
  *   Provides in-service training programs for school personnel and students and education for parents regarding the needs of visually impaired students and adaptations, programs, and services for these students.
  *   Makes available pamphlets, films, and other public information materials that may be useful in developing realistic and unprejudiced attitudes toward visually impaired
  *   Coordinates with other personnel, such as transcribers, readers, counselors, O&M specialists, career/vocational education staff, and rehabilitation
  *   Maintains a current reference library of professional materials and
  *   Acquires information and training about current research, development, and
  *   Provides instruction in appropriate academic and non-academic content areas to the visually impaired student in the
  *   Works cooperatively with the other teachers to:
     *   identify the student's areas of educational need, including unique education needs,
     *   coordinate instruction and services to meet these needs,
     *   provide, in a timely manner, classroom materials that need to be reproduced in another medium,
     *   determine mutually convenient times during the school day for scheduling the teacher of visually impaired students to work with the student,
     *   modify classroom procedures and environment to meet the specific needs of the visually impaired student for participation in classroom activities, and
     *   Exchange information concerning the visually impaired student with parents and other individuals on a regular

  *   Assist in determining need for and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for students with visual impairments to learn (braille, low-vision devices, assistive technology, computer, etc.), including ensuring necessary room modifications and lighting changes
  *   Provide team members with information regarding the specialized strategies needed for success with each VI student, including those working with infants in non-school-based settings
  *   Consult with other educational team members, including parents and rehabilitation service providers to provide information necessary to maximize incorporation of the expanded core curriculum into the entire instructional setting
  *   Provide modified materials to team members
  *   Provide braille, recorded/enlarged materials, and tactile symbols as appropriate for each child

  *   Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education/student Services.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education and Experience:

  *   Candidate must possess a state teaching license and / or be eligible to obtain a Virginia Teaching license with an endorsement in visually impairments.

Physical Conditions and Nature of Work Contacts:
The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal office levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in an office setting and on the telephone; be able to independently travel to multiple work locations during the course of a day and/or week; physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a public setting in the community/school/classroom environment.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Evaluation:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions.

To apply visit: https://albemarleva.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=6046


John McQuilkin, SHRM-CP, PHR
Albemarle County Public Schools<http://www.k12albemarle.org/>
Human Resources
jmcquilkin at albemarle.org
401 McIntire Road, Suite125
Charlottesville, VA 22902

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