[NFBP-Talk] Fwd: [blind-philly-comp] Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Philadelphia, PA - Indeed.com

[Jan Lattuca]

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From: David Goldfield <david.goldfield at outlook.com>
Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2018 16:38:19 +0000
Subject: [blind-philly-comp] Teacher of the Visually Impaired -
Philadelphia, PA - Indeed.com
To: "blind-philly-comp at freelists.org" <blind-philly-comp at freelists.org>


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Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments

4251 L Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Special Education Teacher Opening beginning September 2018

We are seeking a certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired to teach
in a resource room for students who are blind and visually impaired
grades 5 through 8.

Qualifications:

  *   A bachelor or master’s degree in general education or special education
  *   Certified as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired.
  *   Knowledge of the UEB literary Braille Code and the Nemeth Code
  *   Familiarity with speech software for computer use, knowledge of
the operation of the Apex Braille Note Taker and familiarity with
Braille embossers.
  *   Familiarity with low vision devices such as the telescope, CCTV
and hand held video magnifiers.
  *   Ability to maintain appropriate data collection in order to
monitor student progress toward IEP goals.
  *   Orientation and Mobility certification preferred but not necessary.

Responsibilities Include:

  *   Ability to determine functional and academic implications of eye
reports and implement environmental and academic adaptations
accordingly.
  *   Professional communication with low vision specialists,
ophthalmologists, and optometrists.
  *   Conduct functional visual assessments and writing functional
vision reports.
  *   Conduct appropriate educational assessments to monitor academic progress.
  *   Develop IEP goals to address educational needs identified
through assessment.
  *   Develop lesson plans and unit plans according to the curriculum
established by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.
  *   Ability to collaborate with the general education classroom
teachers in order to facilitate inclusion.

Interested candidates should email their resume and transcripts to:

Sister Lisa Lettiere, IHM

Saint Lucy Day School for Children with Visual Impairments

4251 L Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124

Interviews will be granted to the most qualified applicants. PA
required clearances and Safe Environment Certification and official
transcripts will be required before employment can begin.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and
level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be
required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a
declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities
of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform
job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this
description.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

  *   Teaching: 1 year

Education:

  *   Bachelor's

License:

  *   Teaching Certificate


     David Goldfield
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