Teacher of the Visually Impaired Summer Camp TVI

Position Summary: This position provides instruction to children ranging in age from birth to twenty-one years old, develops and implements individualized lesson plans for each student/client. Collaborates with other professionals and serves as a community liaison to ensure quality services.

Schedule: Monday - Friday from June 15 to July 24

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

· Provides direct instruction in braille and technology to blind and visually impaired children.

· Provides support to instructional staff on how to implement accommodations in the learning environment.

· Adapts the environment for learning.

· Provides support to families on braille instruction.

· Attends IEP meetings as required.

· Provides outreach support and training for children and families.

· Provides direct early intervention support related to clients’ goals.

· Supports all Children’s Programs in varying capacities as needed.

· Maintains professional accreditations, licensing and/or continuing education as required.

· Updates client assessments and reports findings in appropriate database systems.

· Participates in staff conferences and community fairs.

· Participates in the adaptation of curriculum materials based on client needs and advances in the profession.

· Administer the Oregon Project assessment tool with children.

· Collaborates with Miami-Dade County Public Schools instructors and administrators.

· Participates in departmental meetings to review progress of clients as needed.

· Works with administration to advocate for special needs of the blind and visually impaired children.

· Maintains lesson plans and case notes as required.

· Conducts research to contribute to professional journals and stays current of trends in the profession.

· Participates in Professional Associations.

· Complete Functional Vision and Learning Media Assessments and/or other screenings and assessments as required.

· Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Visual Disabilities from an accredited university.

· Fulfill all the Department of Education requirements and keep the Florida Department of Education certifications valid at all times.

· Prior experience with early intervention preferred.

· Completion of DCF Child Care trainings.

· Fulfill the CVI Assessment and Intervention Certification.

· Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; bend, climb, kneel, and push, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

· Completion of required trainings within 2 years of hire or as required for curriculum compliance.

· Previous experience working with the visually impaired preferred.

· Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.

· Proficient in use of computers including Word, Excel and Outlook.

· Ability to learn and use agency’s database and computer network with efficiency.

· Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

· Valid Florida Driver’s License and/or ability to travel within the community.

· Strong planning and organizational skills, including ability to manage complex responsibilities.

· Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

· Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

· Ability to respond effectively to complaints or concerns.

· High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.

· Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and drug test screening.

Job Types: Temporary, Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• CVI: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• CVI (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30