About this role
Job Posting in Frontline Teacher of Visual Impairment Position: 10 month, Full time Reports to: Coordinator of Specialized Programs, EC Director Qualifications
• North Carolina licensure or certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) • Special Education background is preferred • Experience working with visually impaired students, preferably in an educational setting • Strong knowledge of adaptive techniques, assistive technology, and instructional strategies for students with visual impairments • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work closely with students, parents, educators, and colleagues Responsibilities
• Duties: Provide Visual Impairment (VI) Services as described by DPI Guidelines for Exceptional Children. • As a TVI, you will play a vital role in providing specialized support to a visually impaired student, ensuring they have equal access to education and a positive learning experience • Conduct comprehensive assessments to understand the visual needs and learning preferences of the student including generating professional evaluation reports. • Develop and implement individualized educational plans that address the unique needs and goals of the student • Provide direct instruction and support to the visually impaired student, utilizing appropriate adaptive techniques and tools • Collaborate with classroom teachers, parents, and other professionals to ensure the student's needs are met effectively • Provide guidance and support to other school staff to create an inclusive and supportive learning environment with access to instruction. • Adapt and modify educational materials to accommodate the student's visual impairment • Work in collaboration with other staff members to ensure the student's success. • Understanding of Regular Curriculum and Extended Content Curriculum, Grades K-12 • Assist in the development and implementation of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP) • Monitor and document the student's progress, adjusting strategies as needed • Provide progress reports as required by the IEP • Document services provided including attending, direction instruction content, and student response to instruction. • Maintain VI equipment, provide inventory updates, and ensure that broken devices are repaired. • Ability to travel between school locations. • Physical requirement: Must be able to use a variety of equipment and classroom tools such as computers, copiers, typewriters, calculators, pencils, scissors, and equipment for children with special needs, etc. Must be able to exert a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Due to amount of time spent standing and/or walking, physical requirements are consistent with those for Light Work. ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS* Performs other related work as required or directed by Supervisor.