Teacher of the Visually Impaired with O and M Specialist Certific...
Berks County Intermediate Unit - Reading, Pennsylvania, us, 19612Work at Berks County Intermediate Unit
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Date Posted:6/18/2024
Location:TBD
Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!
Summary of position: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.
Job Responsibilities (see attached description for additional details):
Perform functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and multi-year re-evaluations.Interpret eye medical reports as they relate to educational environments.Contribute to the development of the IEP with goals, modifications, learning styles.Recommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, psycho-social, and adaptive physical education.Consult with diagnosticians, classroom teachers, students, and parents concerning appropriate evaluations, modification, and test administration.Obtain modified standardized testing materials and administer or assist in the administration of the test as needed.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from a college or university. Master's degree preferred.Pennsylvania certification for teachers of students with visual impairments.Experience with school-age and young children preferred.Experience with children with multiple impairments preferred.
Schedule:Full-time, 10 months/year
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SE Teacher of the Visually Impaired_01242018 (3).doc