Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TSVI)

Salina Unified School District • Salina, KS

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About The Position

The teacher of students with visual impairments (TSVI) and certified orientation and mobility specialists are key figures on the educational team for a child/student with visual impairment. These professionals have expertise in how visual impairment affects child/student development and learning, from age 3 - 21 years of age. The TSVI and/or COMS travel to the students' assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss. These services enable the students to learn in a variety of settings. The students may have only a visual impairment or additional disabilities. The cognitive levels of the students range from severely impaired to gifted and talented.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Current Trends working with Students with a Visual Impairment including those with additional disabilities
• Ability to teach children with varying abilities who are blind or have low vision
• Knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum
• Knowledge of Assessments unique to students with a visual impairments
• Willingness to Travel (Position is Itinerant)
• Desire to work as part of the educational team and one-on-one with children ages 3 through 21 years
• Ability to make a real difference in students' lives by increasing their skills and independence
• Willingness to build close working relationships with students and their parents
• Willingness to learn from and collaborate with other professionals to maximize student success
• Must enjoy working with special needs students!
• Must possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be TSVI or COMS certified OR ability to obtain within 2 years. (Waiver eligible) This would apply to a candidate that is in a training program.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees