What are the responsibilities and job description for the CERTIFIED TEACHER II – UTICA position at Central Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired?
CABVI is seeking a Certified Teacher II to provide vision services to preschool and school-aged children who are blind and visually impaired.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS
General computer skills. Must have good knowledge regarding adaptive equipment and low vision aids. Must be willing to learn new technology.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key job elements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Extensive travel required. Instruction may occur in a variety of environments including child’s home or school, CABVI, and the community.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Master’s in education required. NYS teaching certification required; special education certification preferred. Experience and desire to work with children. Must be willing to pursue certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Must meet the Department of Special Education and the Department of Health personnel standards.
PAY
$52,500 – $55,000 annually
CABVI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
KEY JOB ELEMENTS
- Teach early development and educational skills including concept development, vision training, compensatory skills, self-help skills, communication skills and socialization skills under the supervision and clinical direction of a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI).
- Implement lessons as specified on the child’s IEP developed by the TVI.
- Instruct students in the use of low vision aids and adaptive equipment.
- Consult, teach, and provide support to family members, associated professionals, school districts and other children’s caregivers and service providers.
- Assist in the implementation of youth recreational and educational programs which may include promotion of the program, attendee recruitment, securing any needed supplies, conducting lessons and completing program reports.
- Represent CABVI in the community at professional, recreational and outreach activities associated with children’s services.
- Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner.
- Develop weekly schedules to achieve hourly expectations in a cost-effective manner.
- Maintain a reference library of current related materials and acquires information regarding research, development, and technology.
- Adapts to change and completes other duties as assigned.
- Consistently achieves annual performance objectives.
General computer skills. Must have good knowledge regarding adaptive equipment and low vision aids. Must be willing to learn new technology.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Frequently required to talk or hear. Frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; stoop and kneel. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key job elements.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Extensive travel required. Instruction may occur in a variety of environments including child’s home or school, CABVI, and the community.
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
Master’s in education required. NYS teaching certification required; special education certification preferred. Experience and desire to work with children. Must be willing to pursue certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Must meet the Department of Special Education and the Department of Health personnel standards.
PAY
$52,500 – $55,000 annually
CABVI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic. Protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $52,500 - $55,000