[Pibe-division] FW: Teacher for the Visually Impaired

[Edward Bell]

Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI)--2 vacancies

 

DUTIES:  We are seeking 2 Teachers for the Visually Impaired (TVI) to work
with children of all ages. The TVI will conduct visual assessments of
children with visual impairment and/or multiple disabilities, evaluate
visual functional levels, and provide instruction for students. Develop,
select and modify instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of
students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices.

Identify children needing low vision examinations and coordinate scheduling
with low vision services and follow-up services. Attend training meetings
and complete therapy notes for each client into database. Provide parents
with written weekly updates regarding services completed and recommendations
on techniques to continue therapy at home.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor degree in Special Education or related field,
Masters' Degree preferred, with emphasis on early intervention and early
childhood.

Certification in teaching visually impaired required. Eligibility for or
current endorsement/vision certification in Early Childhood Special
Education in the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia is preferred.

Must be able and willing to travel independently throughout metro area to
children's homes and schools. Must be able to obtain Vision Certification
from area agencies (DC, MD and VA). Related experience in a family centered,
community based program for young children with vision and multiple
disabilities is a plus.

The following skills and abilities are required: Excellent interpersonal and
communications skills. Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines required.
Computer literacy required. Ability to work independently with little
supervision is required.

Please send resume and cover letter with salary requirements to
resumes(at)CLB.org. No phone calls or solicitation please.

 

 

 

Edward C. Bell, Ph.D., CRC, NOMC

Director, Professional Development and Research

Institute on Blindness

Louisiana Tech University

210 Woodard Hall 

PO Box 3158

Ruston LA 71272

Office: 318.257.4554                      Fax: 318.257.2259 (Fax)
Skype: edwardbell2010

ebell at latech.edu <mailto:ebell at latech.edu>
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"I am somehow less interested in the weight and convolutions of Einstein's
brain than in the near certainty that people of equal talent have lived and
died in cotton fields and sweatshops." 

-- Stephen Jay Gould

 

From: Callaway, Shawn (ACL/AIDD) [mailto:Shawn.Callaway at acl.hhs.gov] 
Sent: Monday, July 25, 2016 9:33 AM
To: ebell at latech.edu
Subject: Teacher for the Visually Impaired

 

Dr. Bell, 

 

Attached is an announcement for a TVI.  Thanks.

 

Shawn 

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