Position Descriptions: The Teacher of the Visually Impaired will provide specialized instruction and services to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments ages 3-21. Teachers of the Visually Impaired will conduct functional vision/learning media assessments and provide written reports.
- Provide and coordinate unique specialized instruction reflective of the student’s IEP.
- Consult with classroom teachers, regular and special education personnel, parents, and students to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.
- Coordinate large-type or Braille texts, supplementary materials, educational aids and equipment; monitor student’s maximum participation in all classroom activities.
- Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.
- Collaborative with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.
- Attend IEP meetings as requested.
- Conduct and interpret functional vision/learning media assessments and complete written reports.
- Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.
- Use technology to communicate and to enhance student learning.