Education Service Center of Lake Erie West
Teacher Visually Impaired (FT and PT)
Education Service Center of Lake Erie West, Toledo, Ohio, United States, 43620
Position Type:Licensed - Teaching/Teacher Visually Impaired
Date Posted:4/11/2024
Location:ESC of Lake Erie West
TEACHER - VISUALLY IMPAIRED (FT & PT*)
JOB SUMMARY:
The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides educational support and consultation services to blind and vision impaired students in collaboration with district personnel. The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides both direct services to students and consulting services to the student's classroom teachers, other personnel, and hearing students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ohio Department of Education license as an Intervention Specialist or certificate/license for Education of the Handicapped K-12.
Vision Handicapped or Vision Impaired endorsement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities
Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA
Knowledge of IEP development
Knowledge of assistive communication devices
Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices
Knowledge of effective intervention strategies
Knowledge of mandated assessment tools • Knowledge of community agencies that can support students with vision disabilities
Knowledge of classroom management techniques • Knowledge of problem solving processes and creative thinking skills
Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office
Ability to provide Braille instruction and to adapt curriculum to fit the needs of blind/vision impaired students
Ability to maintain accurate student records
Ability to assess students and develop appropriate education plans
Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers co-workers, administrators, and public
Ability to work with teachers and students to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the regular classroom
Skill in effective group and individual counseling, family intervention, crisis intervention, development of home/school collaboration
Ability to work with team to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate program progress and implement changes
Attachment(s):
Teacher - Visually Impaired
Date Posted:4/11/2024
Location:ESC of Lake Erie West
TEACHER - VISUALLY IMPAIRED (FT & PT*)
JOB SUMMARY:
The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides educational support and consultation services to blind and vision impaired students in collaboration with district personnel. The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides both direct services to students and consulting services to the student's classroom teachers, other personnel, and hearing students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ohio Department of Education license as an Intervention Specialist or certificate/license for Education of the Handicapped K-12.
Vision Handicapped or Vision Impaired endorsement.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities
Knowledge of FERPA and HIPPA
Knowledge of IEP development
Knowledge of assistive communication devices
Knowledge of current educational issues and best practices
Knowledge of effective intervention strategies
Knowledge of mandated assessment tools • Knowledge of community agencies that can support students with vision disabilities
Knowledge of classroom management techniques • Knowledge of problem solving processes and creative thinking skills
Ability to use technology as both a productivity tool and as a method of communication; proficient in computer applications including Microsoft Office
Ability to provide Braille instruction and to adapt curriculum to fit the needs of blind/vision impaired students
Ability to maintain accurate student records
Ability to assess students and develop appropriate education plans
Ability to analyze and interpret assessment data
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, teachers co-workers, administrators, and public
Ability to work with teachers and students to demonstrate ways of supporting students in the regular classroom
Skill in effective group and individual counseling, family intervention, crisis intervention, development of home/school collaboration
Ability to work with team to analyze, synthesize, and evaluate program progress and implement changes
Attachment(s):
Teacher - Visually Impaired