[Mdpobc] TVI needed in Garrett county. 2015-16

[Trudy Pickrel]

REVISED (Effective May 26, 2015)
 
Position:
Teacher for the Visually Impaired
 
Subject:  
Special Education
 
Location:          
Northern Middle School
 
FTE:          
Full-time
 
Status:            
Exempt (Teacher bargaining unit)
 
Terms:            
10-month, 187-day work year, normally 7.6 hours per day but may be greater depending upon system need
 
Salary:            
Unit I Teacher Salary Scale
 
Supervisor:     
Principal, Assistant Principal, and/or Supervisor of Special Education
 
Availability:     
2015-2016 School Year
 
Job Description:
Provide specialized instruction utilizing methods and curriculum and instructional strategies appropriate for visually impaired students.
 
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in applicable special education field
Teaching certificate or eligibility to receive teaching certificate for teaching visually impaired students issued by the Maryland State Department of Education or another state department of education
Excellent written and verbal skills
Outstanding organizational and interpersonal skills, including, but not limited to, the ability to interact successfully with diverse stakeholders (i.e., students, staff, administration, parents, general public, community agencies, etc.)
Proficiency in a variety of technology and applications
Ability to interpret, explain, present, and use data
Ability to understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions
Successful management of confidential information and materials
History of initiative, discretion, leadership, and independent judgment
Demonstrated understanding of and attention to detail, especially as it relates to student safety and well-being
History of professionalism and strong work ethic
Ability to problem-solve, work independently and as part of a team, and function without distractions
Ability to serve as a positive role model for students, staff, and other stakeholders
Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressured environment
Ability to maintain emotional control while addressing stressful situations
Ability to multi-task
Ability to stand, sit, walk, feel, climb, balance, kneel, stoop, crouch, crawl, bend, push, pull, and carry
Good hearing, vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision
Ability to life and transport heavy to moderately heavy objects averaging 50-75 lbs.
Ability to lift and assist students with special healthcare needs
Significant dexterity of hands and fingers
Regular and predictable attendance
Ability to perform the essential functions of the job either with or without reasonable accommodations
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree or higher in applicable special education field
Three (3) years of teaching visually impaired students
CPR and First Aid certification
Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties and responsibilities are intended only as examples.  The omission of a specific duty or responsibility does not exclude it from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment.
 
The teacher will:
Develop daily lesson plans that reflect the IEP goals and regular grade curriculum.
Read and produce Braille.
Knowledge of assistive technology related to visual impairments.
Develop and implement the IEPs for all assigned students and coordinate the IEP for their academic and related service areas within the school.
Develop and maintain academic and behavioral summaries to reflect student progress.
Collect and disseminate student information necessary to assist students in successful mainstreaming to the regular school environment.
Maintain open communication with school and appropriate service agencies while, at the same time, respecting the need for student confidentiality.
Provide on-going communication and contact with parents/guardians and agency representatives to enhance student progress.
Attend all staff, IEP, and other related meetings to review and plan goals and strategies, as well as update student progress status.
Maintain and update special education files and IEPs, as well as all forms and records required by school policy and procedures and state and federal reporting requirements.
Supervise students (e.g., classroom, hallway, restroom, cafeteria, field trips, etc.).
Lift, move, and operate adaptive equipment, as necessary.
Assist students with mobility needs (e.g., lifting, positioning, loading and unloading, bathrooming, etc.), as needed.
Supervise instructional assistants assigned to the classroom.
Positively advocate for students with disabilities.
Evaluate student progress using appropriate assessment techniques.
Take all necessary safety precautions to protect students, equipment, materials and facilities.
Counsel students when academic and behavioral problems arise.
Confer with parents and students regarding progress of assigned students and arrange and participate in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences, as necessary.
Monitor appropriate use and care of equipment, textbooks, materials, and facilities.
Account for and order classroom and program equipment and supplies, as necessary.
Attend and actively participate in staff/faculty meetings and appropriate job-related professional development.
Improve skill and knowledge base in subject matter, current trends, research and methodology in instructional techniques, technology, multicultural content, problem-solving and interdisciplinary connections.
Plan and supervise purposeful assignments for substitutes and volunteers, as necessary.
Contribute to the short-term and long-term successes of students, staff, school, and the system in general.
Engage in life-long learning of professional and technical knowledge by attending appropriate workshops, reviewing professional publications and websites, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Present courteous and professional demeanor at all times.
Demonstrate proficiency, flexibility, self-motivation, accountability and ownership, and positive demeanor.
Perform other duties as assigned.
 
Deadline:
Interest must be indicated via the internal transfer process within the posted vacancy period.
 
Questions:
Should you have questions and/or require assistance with accessing or completing the on-line application, contact the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904. 
 
Accommodation Requests:
In the event you are contacted for an interview, please notify the Office of Human Resources and Employee Relations at that time of any reasonable disability-related accommodation requests.
 
The Garrett County Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry or national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or disability in matters affecting employment.  Question about this policy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources and Employee Relations at 301-334-8904.
 

Trudy Pickrel
2nd Vice Pres. Md Parent Blind Children. 
301-501-1818
Www.TLCbytheLake.com

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