PT Teacher of the Visually Impaired
About The Position
In collaboration with Area Education Agencies (AEAs) and Local Education Agencies (LEAs), and using an itinerant model, the Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) provides appropriate support and/or instruction to students with visual impairments, in their local schools and home settings. Formulates appropriate educational objectives, activities, evaluation, goals, and instruction. Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically. Participates as a member of multidisciplinary teams; involved with evaluations; educational planning; development of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP); program implementation. Provides written reports and documentation. May lead IEP meetings.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in education plus experience using a computer and other office equipment required.
- Candidates must meet State of Iowa teacher licensure requirements with an endorsement in visual impairment by the time of appointment.
- Candidates possessing a special education endorsement may also qualify but must complete the visual impairment endorsement within three years of appointment (financial assistance available for necessary coursework).
- Information on Iowa licensing requirements may be found at the Board of Educational Examiners webpage: https://boee.iowa.gov/
- Applicants must meet at least one of the following minimum requirements to qualify for positions in this job classification: One of the following current licenses from the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners: School Psychologist; or School Counseling; or Speech Language Pathologist.
- All of the following (a and b): Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in orientation and mobility; and Possession of a current Iowa Orientation and Mobility Specialist license.
- All of the following (a and b): Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in any field; and Possession of a current Iowa Teaching Certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Master's degree in education and experience working with students who are blind and visually impaired preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provides appropriate support and/or instruction to students with visual impairments
- Formulates appropriate educational objectives, activities, evaluation, goals, and instruction.
- Reports student growth and programs to parents periodically.
- Participates as a member of multidisciplinary teams
- Involved with evaluations; educational planning; development of Individualized Educational Plans (IEP); program implementation.
- Provides written reports and documentation.
- May lead IEP meetings.
Benefits
- Medical/ Dental
- Retirement account options
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts-medical and dependent care
- Employees are provided the use of a state vehicle, laptop and cell phone for completion of work duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Number of Employees
51-100 employees
