Itinerant Outreach Teacher

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN • Pittsburgh, PA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Outreach Teacher is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring individualized instructional programs for students with visual impairments not enrolled at WPSBC. Through contracts with school districts and intermediate units in the Greater Pittsburgh area, the Outreach Teacher provides educational services and supports to students with visual impairments enrolled in or served at those organizations.

Requirements

• Valid PA Department of Education certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
• The individual must hold and maintain proper clearances for Acts 34, 114, and 151.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree is preferred
• Orientation and Mobility Specialist certification (ACVREP) preferred.
• Previous experience teaching students with visual impairments preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform or facilitate necessary assessments (i.e. learning media, functional vision, assistive technology, expanded core curriculum, and orientation and mobility).
• Assess students to aid in the development of an Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Provide direct and/or consultative services per the IEP.
• Conduct all evaluations consistent with the role of a TVI and O&M Specialist.
• Work collaboratively with families, students, district or intermediate personnel and WPSBC Outreach team to develop IEP goals and objectives in the Expanded Core Curriculum.
• Provide consultation to the classroom teachers, related service providers, and other involved personnel.
• Adapt materials as needed to enable children with blindness and visual impairments to benefit from instruction and access curriculum.
• Maintain ongoing communication with all parties involved in the child’s education, including parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level