Teacher of Visually Impaired JobID: 2786 Position Type: Student Support Services/Visually Impaired Date Posted: 6/6/2024 Location: Department of Special Services Additional Information: Show/Hide TITLE: Teacher of the Visually Impaired QUALIFICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES: QUALIFICATIONS: * Must Possess a valid Louisiana Teacher's certificate in the area of Visually Impaired * To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in general use of a computer, the use of Email as a form of communication, and other job-specific equipment, software, and/or applications * Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations regarding children with exceptionalities * Additional criteria as the school board may establish REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Special Services SUPERVISES: None JOB GOAL: To provide support services to visually impaired students so that they may access the general education curriculum as appropriate.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide and coordinate unique specialized instruction through daily lessons reflective of the curriculum and students IEP.
* Coordinate large-type or Braille texts, supplementary materials, educational aids and equipment; monitor student's maximum participation in all classroom activities.
* Consult with classroom teachers, regular and special education personnel, parents, and students to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.
* Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.
* Collaborative with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.
* Attend IEP meetings and required staff meetings.
* Conduct and interpret functional vision/learning media assessments and complete written reports.
* Other duties as assigned that are related to the functions of the position * Assume other job related duties as assigned by proper authority which would reasonably be expected of a person holding this position or which is an obvious extension of the above listed duties PERSONAL QUALITIES: * Devotes time and energy effectively to a job.
* Demonstrates ability to work well with individuals and groups.
* Exercises good judgment in arriving at decisions.
* Maintains high standards of ethics, honesty, and integrity in all personal and professional matters.
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH: * Develops and implements an Professional Growth Plan based on individual needs and requirements, the parish School Improvement Plans and the previous year's observation and evaluation recommendations.
* Completes an annual self-evaluation.
* Attend training locally, virtually, and at the state level to stay abreast of current policies and procedures.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS: * Maintains good attendance.
* Reports to work on time.
* Adheres to parish dress code.
* Displays professional ethics on and off duty.
* Maintains confidentiality of student records and information.
* Accepts and supports administrative decisions.
* Participates in a harmonious working relationship with peers, parents and community members.
* Reports job-related injuries within 48 hours of a work accident to the immediate supervisor.
* Adheres to the DeSoto Parish School Board's Sexual Harassment Policy to be found at File: GAEAA.