About this role
SUMMARY OF THE ROLE: To assist students with impairments through consultation, counseling and tutoring, to reach their potential as mature, able and responsible adults A day in the life: A typical day involves evaluating students with visual impairments, developing and supporting IEPs, providing direct instruction and specialized services (such as Braille, assistive technology, and mobility skills), collaborating with teachers and families, attending meetings, maintaining required documentation, and ensuring students receive the accommodations and support they need to succeed. Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential job function. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and physical demands required for the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Required:
• Master's Degree in Education
• 3 Years teaching experience
• Endorsement in visual impairment
• Able to read, type and teach Braille; familiarity with useful assistive devices and the unique needs of students with visual impairments
Preferred:
• Teacher Consultant approval by Michigan State Board of Education
• Experience as a Teacher Consultant
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and REGISTRATIONS
• Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Weeks, salary, and fringe benefits per LIEA master contract. Salaried, Exempt .4 FTE ROLE DESCRIPTION LIEA MASTER CONTRACT The Lenawee Intermediate School District (LISD) Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, (including sexual orientation or gender identity), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its programs and activities, including employment opportunities. For more details including policies and contact information please visit the following: www.lisd.us/eoe