Teacher of the Visually Impaired (multiple) GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Teacher of the Visually Impaired Department: Laurel Regional Program Salary Grade: Laurel Teacher Scale FLSA Status: Exempt Site/Location: LAUREL Regional School. LAUREL serves the following five public school divisions: Appomattox, Bedford, Campbell, Lynchburg, and Amherst. Reports to: Director of Laurel Regional Program Date: 01/09/2025 POSITION SUMMARY The itinerant teacher for students with visual impairments travels to the students' assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss. These services enable the students to learn in a variety of settings. Services for infants may be provided in the infants' homes or child care settings. The students range in age from birth through 21 and may have only a visual impairment or additional disabilities. The cognitive levels of the students range from severely impaired to gifted and talented.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assessment and Evaluation Performs functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and three-year re-evaluations Interprets eye medical reports as they relate to educational environments Contributes to the development of the IEP/IFSP with goals, modifications, learning styles Recommends appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility Consults with diagnosticians, classroom teachers, students, and parents concerning appropriate evaluations, modification, and test administration Obtains modified standardized testing materials (Stanford, DWAP, SOL, VAAP, VGLA , PALS, SAT, ACT) and administer or assist in the administration of the test as needed Works as liaison with other agencies in the vocational assessment process Appropriate Learning Environment Assists in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for the student with visual impairments to learn (brailler, low vision devices, assistive technology, computer) including ensuring necessary room modifications and lighting changes Provides the classroom teacher with information regarding the specialized strategies needed to teach a VI student Consults with other instructional staff to provide information to incorporate the expanded core curriculum into the entire instructional setting Provides modified materials to the classroom teacher Provides braille, recorded/enlarged materials, and tactual symbols as appropriate for each child Performs other job duties as assigned LYNCHBURG CITY SCHOOLS COMPETENCIES Personal Competencies Honesty Integrity Ethical Equity Minded Emotional Intelligence Cultural Competence Safety Quality Leadership Competencies Models Excellent Customer Service Thinks Strategically Shows Initiative Acts Decisively Communicates Effectively Works Collaboratively Resolves Conflict Proactively Functional Competencies Technical Capabilities Computer Literacy Data Analysis and Management Fiscal Planning and Management Project Management Strategic Planning EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Must possess or be eligible for a Virginia Teacher's License with an endorsement in visual impairments KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY None TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Must be able to travel between sites. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently stand; sit; walk; talk or hear; use hands to finger, handle, type, or feel; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. AAP/EEO STATEMENT LCS is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status. JOB STATUS: OPEN SALARY: Please refer to LCS Employee Pay Scales found here: https://www.lcsedu.net/departments/personnel/employee-pay-scales. DAYS: START DATE: 2024-2025
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