[Pibe-division] {Disarmed} The Lighthouse for the Blind Employment Opportunities

[Heather Field]

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The Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans, Inc.
JOB DESCRIPTION
123 State Street
Job Category: 2
New Orleans, LA 70118
Indirect Labor
/ Non-Exempt
Job Title: VI Teacher II
Revised: July 20, 2012
Department: Vision Rehab Services, Youth Services Prepared by:
Jenice D. Heck, LOTR
Reports to: Director of Vision Rehab Services
and Ann Butcher
Approved by: ____________________________________
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Report to VI Teacher I, who will coordinate VI Services for children in a variety
of school districts.
2. Develop a strong working relationship with key staff of the public, charter, and
recovery schools in the Greater New Orleans area.
3. Work closely with parents of visually impaired students and advocate for services
in the school system.
4. Assist VI teachers and other educators in developing comprehensive Individual Education
Plans.
5. Provide support to teachers within the schools who may need additional training or
assistance to follow through with IEP recommendations.
6. Provide tutoring to students in Nemeth-code, Braille, assistive technology, and other
academic subjects, as needed for them to excel.
7. Develop and implement activities for Youth programs that will enhance academic success
(e.g., social skills, team-work, career exploration, goal setting, note-taking, etc.)
among visually impaired adolescents.
8. Working closely with all Youth staff, develop and coordinate adolescent youth programs
at the Lighthouse, in the school systems, and with collaborative agencies.
9. Follow procedures for documentation and invoicing as needed to track student attendance,
progress, and funding as required.
10. Initiate contact with area schools to promote youth services and educate administrators
on the role of VI Teachers in supporting children with vision impairment in a academic
settings.
11. Participate in outreach programs to educate the community on Lighthouse services
and adaptations for the blind and visually impaired.
12. Other duties as assigned by the Director of Vision Rehab Services, Youth Coordinator,
and VP of Services.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education: Certified Teacher for the Visually Impaired
or in process of obtaining certification.
2. Special Knowledge/Skills:
Proficiency with Braille, Orientation & Mobility, computer technology for the blind
(including JAWS, ZoomText/Magic, Open Book, etc.); excellent written and verbal communications;
proficient in use of Internet, email, and standard software applications (i.e. Microsoft
Word and PowerPoint); proficiency with Nemeth code Braille and methods of teaching
math to blind students.
3. Experience: at least 2 years
experience working with visually impaired adolescents strongly preferred.
4. Supervisory Responsibilities: Periodically supervise volunteers when needed.
5. Physical:
Good physical health; able to travel independently and supervise field trips with
children.
6. Personality:
Well-spoken, personable, patient, well organized, punctual, creative, dependable,
able to motivate others, enthusiastic, independent, adaptive, confident, positive
thinker, flexible.
7. Working Conditions:
Various classroom settings throughout school district; weekend and/or after school
indoors and in field settings; occasional outdoor activities with youth; must be
able to travel to multiple locations independently.
8. Work Schedule:
30 - 40 hours per week depending on caseload; occasional Saturday activities with
youth.
9. Background Check and Drug Testing Required:
Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results.
This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed.
The incumbent in this position will perform such other tasks as may be required for
the effective operation of the Division/Department upon request by his/her supervisor.
Accomplishments in these areas of responsibility will be the basis of the employee's
evaluation, continuation of employment and change in compensation.
Sign below if you meet the qualifications specified in this job description.
Signature: X
Date:
The Lighthouse for the Blind is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

September 2012

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT/S

The following position/s is/are available at the Lighthouse in New Orleans.

Title: VI Teacher (NEW ORLEANS)

Department: Vision Rehabilitation Services

Rate: $22.00 - $25.00 (DOE)

Schedule: FT/ Mon-Friday, 8a-430p

Deadline to apply: Until filled

The Job description is attached. An Application for Employment is included for those qualified individuals who do not have a current resume to present. 

As applications are reviewed, qualified applicants will be contacted to arrange an interview by appointment. Please do not send applicants to the Lighthouse. Applicants may apply as follows: 

Fax- 504-895-4162 OR

Mailing address: The Lighthouse for the Blind

123 State Street

New Orleans, La. 70118

ATTN: Human Resources

Email: mailto:tbrown%40lhb.org 

*****************PLEASE SPECIFY WHICH POSITION YOU ARE APPLYING FOR. *****************

The Lighthouse does not pay employment fees.

The Lighthouse for the Blind is a non-profit, EOE/AA Employer. We are also participants in the E-Verify program.

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