Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) – Early Learning

Job Description:

SUMMARY:

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Providing Service:

• Teaches visually impaired students with multiple disabilities on an individual and group basis.
• Instructs in core curriculum areas including modified and grade level content standards.
• 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 child’s developmental status, academics status, and mastery of Maryland grade level curriculum standards.
• Instructs in expanded core curriculum areas.
• Functions as IEP case manager for assigned classroom students. Coordinating Service:
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, staff meetings, and other school and student meetings as needed.
• Plans and/or chaperones on and off-campus activities, appointments, programs and field trips which may require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull in excess of 100 lbs. unassisted.
• Manages classroom resources.
• Coordinates data collection and recording.

CONDITIONS:

Equipment Used:

Augmentative communication Devices, copy machine, computer, various adaptive and orthopedic equipment and telephone.

Performance Standard:

Must assure 100% commitment to the integration, coordination, and implementation of student programs, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Work Environment:

Multiple indoor and outdoor environments with varying sound, lighting and temperature conditions. May be exposed to various conditions when providing direct care to students.Work Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. This position follows an 11 month school schedule. Additional hours or flex schedule may be required.

Qualifications:

Knowledge, skills and general abilities:

• Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP’s and performing appropriate teaching techniques.
• Experience working with students with autism and sensory disorders strongly preferred.
• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree and qualifies for MSDE TVI or special education certification required with the ability to work toward obtaining certification in both TCI and special education upon hire.
• General knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations and adaptations.
• Some knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions; adaptive technology, alternate modes of communication; and behavior management principles.
• General knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program development, classroom resource management, and student/personnel scheduling.