School Year 26/27 Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The educator is the primary instructional delivery person in the classroom. Student achievement and growth are primarily dependent on the work and efforts of the classroom teacher. The position is demanding, varied and complex. The classroom teacher must be a relationship builder, have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be well trained in content knowledge and teaching strategies.

Requirements

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Visually Impaired, All Levels
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
• SEI Endorsement
• Strong district lens regarding EL, curriculum, and equity
• Knowledge of current education legislation/regulations
• Ability to work effectively with teachers, support staff, and parents and advocate for children in order to effectively problem solve
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills and ability to work with all stakeholders
• Ability to meet the expectations of the Massachusetts Standards and Indicators of Effective Teaching Practice

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Experience in an urban district/setting preferred

Responsibilities

• Educate students to read or write Braille.
• Obtain, distribute, or maintain low vision devices.
• Design instructional programs to improve communication using devices such as slates and styluses, braillers, keyboards, adaptive handwriting devices, talking book machines, digital books, and optical character readers (OCRs).
• Collaborate with specialists, such as teachers, speech pathologists, and occupational therapists, to provide client solutions.
• Educate students to use tactile, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and proprioceptive information.
• Educate students to use adaptive equipment such as large print, reading stands, lamps, writing implements, software and electronic devices.
• Evaluate students' ability; write reports and attend TEAM meetings.
• Write goals and objectives for students IEP and complete quarterly progress report.
• Assess clients' functioning in areas such as vision, orientation and mobility skills, social and emotional issues, cognition, physical abilities, and personal goals.
• Identify visual impairments related to basic life skills in areas such as: self-care, literacy, and communication.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis.

What This Job Offers

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