Teacher of the Visually Impaired - District Wide

The DESE certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides educational support to visually impaired students included in various general education classes. This Teacher of the Visually Impaired will provide both direct services (class, small group or one to one) and consultation services to the teachers, aides, interpreters, staff and parents. Responsibilities: *Participate in the development of student’s Individual Education Programs (IEPS) *Provide students with intensive instruction in language, communication skills, reading and auditory training as dictated in the IEP *Demonstrate knowledge and skills in the areas of language development and language refinement needed by DHH students *Provide emotional support for students and families to promote understanding and coping skills for children’s visually impaired *Assist teachers in the development and implementation of curriculum accommodations/modifications and appropriate classroom strategies for students who are visually impaired *Maintain appropriate records and provide timely reports *Keeps abreast and applies new information, innovative ideas and techniques that target DHH students *Consistent and on-time attendance is required or supervision and instruction of the students *Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students *Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed *Other duties as needed