[Pibe-division] FW: TVI Opening at The Maryland School for the Blind

[Edward Bell]

Subject: TVI Opening at The Maryland School for the Blind

 

Good morning,

 

Please pass this job posting on to your students and alumni. If anyone has any questions, they can contact me any time.

 

http://mdschblind.atsondemand.com/


Job Description:


SUMMARY:  With supervision, coordinates educational programs for a designated group of academic students with visual impairment.

Essential Functions:

1.   Providing Service:

*         Teaches visually impaired students with multiple disabilities on an individual and group basis.

*         Instructs in technology, adaptive technology, core curriculum, and expanded core.               

*         Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of individualized educational program (IEP) which may require the ability to observe and respond to a variety of environmental stimuli.

*         Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine a student’s technology needs.

*         Provides in-service technology training and consultation to MSB staff and troubleshoots effectively to resolve technology glitches

2.    Coordinating Service:

*         Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, staff meetings, and other school and student meetings as needed.                                                                                                                                                                                                      

*         Selects, requisitions, and manages classroom technology materials, supplies, and equipment

*         Maintains and monitors computers, hardware, and software inventories

*         Coordinates data collection and recording.

*         Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period.  This position follows a 11 month school schedule.  Additional hours or flex schedule may be required.


Experience and Skills:


Qualifications:

1.       Knowledge of technology instruction for students with visual impairments using equipment & technology such Microsoft and Apple operating systems, iPads, braille displays, braille production programs, embossers, 3-D printers, PIAF machines, screenreaders, CCTV, copy machines, and telephones.

2.    Knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's and performing appropriate teaching techniques.

3.    Minimum of Bachelor's degree and ability to meet MSDE certification with an endorsement in Vision required.

4.    General knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations and adaptations.

5.    General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions; alternate modes of communication; and orthopedic impairments.

6.    General knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum and classroom management.

7.    Interest in robotics preferred.

 

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Joshua Irzyk, Ed.D.
Statewide Vision Low Incidence Specialist
Maryland State Department of Education
200 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, MD  21201
(O) 410-767-0812
(F) 410-333-8165
 <mailto:joshua.irzyk at maryland.gov> joshua.irzyk at maryland.gov
             and
The Maryland School for the Blind
3501 Taylor Avenue
Baltimore, MD  21236
410-444-5000 x 1410
 <mailto:joshuai at mdschblind.org> joshuai at mdschblind.org

 

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