Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Position Description:Seeking teacher of the visual impaired to provide direct instruction to students with visual impairments. BT BOCES provides services for students on track to receive a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) and students who are on a regent’s diploma tract in both self-contained and general ed settings. Students served (K-12) include individuals with significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs and/or learning differences. Key responsibilities include : Work in pull-out individual sessions, support with push-in services as appropriate and collaborate with classroom teachers regularly Identifies, develops, and implements appropriate instructional strategies, materials, equipment, and environmental factors that will maximize a student’s visual functioning Conducts functional vision assessments Interprets eye/medical reports and shares information with team members. Provides training/information for school personnel and parents regarding the needs of students with visual impairments Design, facilitate, implement, and monitor progress of IEP goals On-going collaboration with the student’s team to ensure the provision of quality services Accurately complete all paperwork related to provided services in a timely manner as mandated by New York State and school policies and procedures Job QualificationsMinimum Qualifications: New York State certification as a Special Education Teacher Must hold Teacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired certification Training in Orientation and Mobility preferred Ability to read & instruct in Braille Ability to modify activities and materials to meet the individual needs of students based on the IEP/ assessment Strong collaboration skills A commitment to meeting the needs of every student A strong belief that all students can succeed Civil Service Title: Teacher of the Visually ImpairedJob Number: 22-204

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