Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining a racially, ethnically, culturally, and linguistically diverse group of highly effective and culturally responsive staff. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and racially affirming environment that welcomes and values the diversity of our staff and students. We foster fairness and inclusivity to create a workplace environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.

24-25 Teacher of the Visually Impaired (1.0)

District-Wide

Start Date: 8/28/24 with orientation days prior

JOB GOAL/PURPOSE: To ensure that students with vision services on their IEP recieve services in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s Degree with MA. DESE Licensure as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• Three years’ experience in the field, preferred with emphasis on Braille instruction & application in a public school setting
• ACVREP certification is required for dually-certified candidates in the area of Orientation & Mobility (COMS). Preference given to dual candidates.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal and/or Director of Special Education

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Addresses the needs of students with visual impairments in accordance with Federal and State laws and regulations.

2. Administers assessments, interprets evaluations, and writes reports.

3. Provides direct Braille instruction to students and consults with Braille specialist according to student IEPs.

4. Evaluates and recommends appropriate technology for students with visual impairments.

5. Identifies and Orders resources from APH, RFB and the MA Instructional Media Library.

6. Evaluates and Participates in multidisciplinary meetings to review evaluation results, integrates findings with other disciplines, provides recommendations and develops Individual Education Programs (IEPs) based on TEAM recommendations.

7. Collaborates with TEAM members to implement specially designed instruction to support educational and social-emotional behavioral needs in accordance with student’s IEP.

8. Collaborates with the TEAM to determine and implement appropriate accommodations for classroom assessments and standardized assessments for students wth visual impairments.

9. Completes all assigned paperwork for the special education process as required by state and federal regulations.

10. Maintains accurate, complete and confidential student records.

11. Involvement at the community, system, building and student levels for school-wide initiatives such as social-emotional learning, Universal Design, assistive technology and program development.

12. Responsible for annual reviews, written progress notes, parent/teacher conferences and proctoring state assessments.

13. Uses evidence-based research and continuing education to address MA frameworks and to meet licensure requirements.

14. Performs other responsibilities as deemed appropriate and assigned by a supervisor and/or designee.

EXPERIENCE:

• Proficiency in UEB Literary Code and Nemeth Code Braille formats
• SEI endorsement
• Experience with multiple disabilities preferred

Applications will be considered when submitted via our online application system with POWERSCHOOL UNIFIED TALENT. Qualified candidates should apply online at www.attleboroschools.com. Follow the Link to Central Office Human Resources, Employment Opportunities, and the job link to TalentEd Hire Pro to apply for this job.

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