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Teacher of the Visually Impaired
$44k-74k (estimate)
Full Time | Elementary & Secondary Education
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Olathe Public Schools is Hiring a Teacher of the Visually Impaired Near Olathe, KS
- Has primary responsibility for specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments.
- Provides instruction in the development and maintenance of skills to meet the student’s unique educational needs in the following areas as indicated on the IEP
- Low vision and visual efficiency skills
- Concept development and academic skills
- Daily living skills
- Career and vocational skills
- Communication skills including braille reading and writing
- Consult regularly with the classroom teacher, other general and special education personnel, parents and others to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.
- Assure that large-type or braille texts, testing materials, supplementary materials, educational aids and equipment needed by the visually impaired student and the classroom teacher are provided in a timely manner to ensure the student’s maximum participation in all classroom activities.
- Provides initial and ongoing assessment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Kansas teaching license with Visually Impaired endorsement required
- 1 years of teaching experience.
- Excellent verbal, written and listening communication skills
- Familiarity with low vision tools and electronic devices such as Braille and other specialized note takers
- Familiar with instructional practices that enhance student engagement
- Ability to work well with general education teachers and related service providers
- Flexible work style
- Familiar with Expanded Core Curriculum
JobID: 16342
Position Type:
Special Education/Visually Impaired Teacher
Special Education/Visually Impaired Teacher
Date Posted:
5/4/2023
POSITION TITLE: Teacher of the Visually Impaired
5/4/2023
Location:
BRIARWOOD ELEMENTARY
BRIARWOOD ELEMENTARY
POSITION TITLE: Teacher of the Visually Impaired
DEPARTMENT/LOCATION: SPED/ Briarwood Elementary
STATUS: Certified – Contract, Exempt
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2023-2024
ACADEMIC YEAR: 2023-2024
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for organizing and implementing an instructional program for visually impaired students. This position is expected to travel to a variety of schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services related to visual impairments. The students range in age from 3 through 21 and may or may not have additional disabilities.
This position is part of the Special Services team and reports to a Special Services Coordinator.
PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, stand, talk or hear. Some crouching, kneeling, and bending is required when working with young students. Specific vision abilities required by this job include, close vision-distance and vision and depth perception. Additionally, the employee must be able to perceive attributes of objects by touch.
IMPORTANT EMPLOYMENT STATEMENTS
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature of the work being performed and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. This document describes the position currently available. The District reserves the right to modify job duties or job descriptions at any time.
The Olathe Public Schools prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation or gender identity in its programs, activities or employment as required by applicable federal and state laws.
HOURS OF WORK: 187-day work calendar
CLEARANCES REQUIRED:
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Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
SALARY
$44k-74k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/17/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/22/2024
WEBSITE
olatheschools.com
HEADQUARTERS
OLATHE, KS
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
TYPE
Private
CEO
JOHN ALLISON
REVENUE
$200M - $500M
INDUSTRY
Elementary & Secondary Education
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