Teacher Consultant for Students with Visual Impairments

NOTICE OF POSITION OPENING TEACHER CONSULTANT FOR THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION: Responsible for providing support services for and on behalf of students with visual impairments.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.

* Conduct formal and informal assessment of students to assist in determination of present level of educational performance, and the impact of the students vision loss in the school environment.

* Assist in the development of an educational program with appropriate techniques and curriculum which can be used successfully in the classroom, in the school building and in the community as appropriate.

* Complete and present a written evaluation report to parents/guardians and the local educational agency within required timelines.

* Maintain record of student progress and assist in the development of goals and objectives.

* Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports and procedures including, but not limited to, lesson plans, behavioral and academic data, and student progress on IEP goals and objectives.

* Conduct parent/teacher conferences as appropriate.

* Provide staff development and parent/guardian training.

* Travel to meet job requirements.

* Participate in IEP Team, MET and other meetings as requested or appropriate.

* Consult with other personnel including teachers, principals, other ancillary staff, medical personnel and parents to evaluate program effectiveness.

* Monitor and assist in the maintenance of Vision Impaired equipment.

* Knowledge of or ability to interpret visual acuity and how this impacts the student in the educational setting.

* Provide academic support and modification of instructional materials for classroom teachers and Visually Impaired students (i.e.

Braille, enlarged print, etc) based upon IEP goals and objectives.

* Use various software packages for communication and documentation purposes.

* Share information regarding community resources/agencies with parent/guardian as appropriate.

* Interpret medical information regarding vision as it relates to educational performance.

* Provide prereferral consultation.

* Maintain regular consistent attendance and punctuality.

* Maintain a professional personal appearance.

* Adhere to district health and safety procedures.

* Adhere to Board Policies.

* Maintain confidentiality.

MINIMUM PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with endorsement in VI, Master's Degree in education or field of study related to Special Education and full TC approval.

3 years successful experience in Special Education.

DATE POSITION IS OPEN: Immediately DATE POSTING IS CLOSED: October 3, 2024, 4:00 p.m.

(Internal); Until Filled (External Candidates) SALARY: Commensurate with experience and contract in effect APPLICATION PROCESS: Please go to our website at and click on the Employment tab to complete an online application.

Cover letters should be addressed to Jessica Clothier, Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources, 17111 G Drive North, Marshall MI 49068.

CALHOUN INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT Notice of Non-Discrimination and Notice of Complaint/Grievance Procedure for Federal and State Laws A.

Non-discrimination Notice It is the policy of the Calhoun Intermediate School District to provide an equal opportunity for all individuals and not to discriminate on the basis of religion, race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, height, weight, marital status or age in its programs, services, activities or employment.

With respect to employment, the District does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the district's nondiscrimination policies.

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Calhoun Intermediate School District 17111 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068 B.

Complaint/Grievance Procedure Notice I.

Any person believing that the Calhoun Intermediate School District or any of the District's staff has inadequately applied the principles and/or regulations of non-discrimination laws or district non-discrimination policies may bring forward a complaint, which shall be referred to as a grievance to the district's Civil Rights Coordinator.

Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources Calhoun Intermediate School District 17111 G Drive North Marshall, MI 49068 II.

The person who believes s/he has a valid basis for grievance shall discuss the grievance informally and on a verbal basis with the District's Civil Rights Coordinator, who shall in turn investigate the complaint and reply with verbal answer to the complainant.

S/He may initiate formal procedures according to the following steps: Step 1 A written statement of the grievance signed by the complainant shall be submitted to the District's Civil Rights Coordinator within five (5) business days of receipt of answers to the informal complaint.

The Coordinator shall further investigate the matters of grievance and reply in writing to the complainant within five (5) business days.

Step 2 If the complainant wishes to appeal the decision of the District's Civil Rights Coordinator, s/he may submit a signed statement of appeal to the Superintendent of Schools within five (5) business days after receipt of the Coordinator's response.

The Superintendent shall meet with all parties involved, formulate a conclusion and respond in writing to the complainant within ten (10) business days.

Step 3 If the complainant remains unsatisfied, s/he may appeal through a signed written statement to the Board of Education within five (5) business days of his/her receipt of the Superintendent's response in step two.

In an attempt to resolve the grievance, the Board of Education shall meet with the concerned parties and their representative within twenty (20) business days of the receipt of such an appeal.

A copy of the Board's disposition of the appeal shall be sent to each concerned party within ten (10) business days of this meeting.

The District's Coordinator, on request, will provide a copy of the District's grievance procedure and investigate all complaints in accordance with this procedure.

A copy of each of the Acts and the regulations on which this notice is based may be found in the District Coordinator's office.