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