Description

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit isseeking an

Itinerant

Teacher of theBlind and Visually Impaired

for the

Blind and Visually Impaired Support Program We are looking for an experienced and motivated person to join our team ofprofessionals who make a positive difference in children's lives every day.

Ifyou enjoy working in a fast-paced professional environment, this is theposition for you. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

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Job Title : Teacherof the Blind and Visually Impaired - Itinerant

Position Summary :

This position is accountable for delivering school psychological servicesto students who are exceptional or though This position is responsiblefor planning, adapting and / or providing instruction to students who are blindand visually impaired and the staff that work with them, in order to enablethem to effectively and efficiently benefit from educational experiences.

t tobe exceptional who are being educated in local school districts and specialeducation centers. The purpose of the position is to determine studenteligibility for special education services and to provide psychologicalintervention that enhances the student's ability to participate in specialeducation services.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Instructs students in blindnessrelated skills that are found in the Expanded Core Curriculum :

compensatory or functional academicskills, including braille

orientation and mobility

social interaction skills

independent living skills

recreation and leisure skills

career education

use of assistive technology

sensory efficiency skills

self-determination

Adapts curriculum, plans lessonsand modifies special education programs and teaching methods in accordance tothe students' abilities and disabilities.

Conducts ongoing evaluations andprogress monitoring and adapts goals and objectives based on the gathered data.

Monitors student progress in andoutside the special education setting, through direct and indirectcommunication with the staff working with the student.

Maintains, modifies and ensures thesafety of the physical environment of the educational setting.

Maintains contact with families ofstudents and school administration, and shares information regarding studentprogress, school performance, advocacy and social / emotional issues, etc.

Evaluates student progress based onwork output and observation, determines goals, objectives and speciallydesigned instruction of the IEP and makes recommendations for the ordering ofmaterials in the student appropriate learning mediums.

Prepares Evaluation Reports,Reevaluation Reports, IEP's, progress reports, federal and state mandatedreports, educational records, classroom observation records, progressmonitoring records and other forms as necessary that are legally defensible.

Ensures and maintains studentconfidentiality and protects student data in accordance with the AIU policy.

Collaborates and consults withschool district personnel and other members of the student's IEP team.

Utilizes BVISP Wiki to facilitateand expedite communication.

Participates in staff developmentopportunities.

Participates in EducatorEffectiveness Evaluations and provides sources of evidence to supervisor.

Monitors and obtains ACT 48 and orACVREP credits in order to maintain certification

Maintain a professional demeanor atall times, following all AIU policies, building procedures and Pennsylvaniaprofessional code of conduct.

Work collaboratively withco-workers; including the proper management of support staff within the classroom.

Utilize e-mail, Microsoft Officeprograms, and student informational systems (i.e. IEP Writer) to managecommunication, information and records.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Education ofthe Visually Impaired required.

PA Certificate in Teacher of theBlind / Visually Impaired required.

ACVREP O&M Certification highlypreferred.

Ability to effectively presentinformation and articulately respond to questions from administrators, staff,parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public.

Excellent written and oralcommunication skills.

Self-motivator, independent,cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.

Ability and experience working as amember of a team.

Skilled in the use of MicrosoftOffice Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, andwillingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

Ability to comply with the AIUConduct policy.

AdditionalRequirements :

SchoolPersonnel Health Record and TB Test (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by HumanResources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions :

The physical demands described here are representative of thosethat must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functionsof this job.

Reasonable accommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentialfunctions.

When performing activities throughout the day related to theeducation of students, the teacher spends the majority of the daystanding / walking in the classroom.

Working with students may entail kneeling or squatting, stooping andbending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional to frequentbasis.

The teacher must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of forceoccasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to moveobjects (textbooks / materials and equipment such as wheelchairs).

The teacher may rearrange the layout of theclassroom furniture to enhance the The physical demands described here arerepresentative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully performthe essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform the essential functions.

When performing activities throughout the day related to theeducation of students, the teacher spends the majority of the daystanding / walking in the classroom.

Working with students may entail kneeling or squatting, stooping andbending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional to frequentbasis.

The teacher must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of forceoccasionally and / or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to moveobjects (textbooks / materials and equipment such as wheelchairs).

The teacher may rearrange the layout of theclassroom furniture to enhance the learning situation. The teacher must see and hear on a continuousbasis as well as speak frequently.

Positions may vary from standing, sitting or walking. On a rare occasion it may be necessary tomove quickly, or run. The teacher musthave manual dexterity to use office equipment, manipulate books and otherlearning materials, and assist students with various activities.

The teacher must have repetitive movement offingers and hands for keyboarding.

Be able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.

Be able to bend or twist at the neck and back.

Specific vision includes peripheral vision,close vision, and color vision.

Be able to stand for extended periodsthroughout the day.

The information contained in this job description is forcompliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustivelist of the duties performed for this position.

Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holdingthis position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer : Thepreceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties andresponsibilities required of the Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired -Itinerant.

ReportsTo : Supervisor of the Blind and Visually ImpairedSupport Program

Department : Vision

PositionSchedule : 190 Days

190 Days

Salary : Per the AIUEA Bargaining Unit Agreement

Benefits :

Per the AIUEA Bargaining Unit Agreement

To Apply : Createan on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume and transcripts at https : / / aa009.taleo.net / careersection / aiu3 external / jobsearch.ftl?lang en .

Please send any questions to : recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny

Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will notdiscriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion,sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in itseducational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practicesas required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975,Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D.

Perkins Act, the Americans withDisabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.

Primary Location

US-Pennsylvania

Special Education

Organization

Allegheny Intermediate Unit

Schedule

Regular

Shift

Standard

Job Type

Full-time

Day Job

Job Posting

Jan 29, 2024, 1 : 48 : 13 PM

Last updated : 2024-04-26