Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Colorado Early Colleges•Englewood, CO

1d•$80 - $80•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) works under the supervision of the Head of School and will provide specialized instruction for visually impaired students, as well as indirect services to parents, general education teachers, and/or special education staff to help support student goals, annual evaluation, and progress monitoring. In addition, the Teacher of the Visually Impaired will provide in-service training and resources to general education teachers and service providers to help better understand the needs of visually impaired students and support the student's educational needs and self-advocacy skills.

Requirements

Master’s or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution in Special Education Visual Impairment or its equivalent, as determined by the department
Completion of an approved program from a regionally accredited institution for Special Education Specialists: Visually Impaired that includes prescribed field experience requirements.
Special Services Provider licensure

Responsibilities

Uphold CECs beliefs found on the CEC website.
Responsible for providing instruction, case management, and program and service development for students that are visually impaired.
Assess students on a regular basis and provide progress reports as required in a timely and confidential manner.
Participate in Individual Educational Program (IEP) development, implementation, and meetings for students who are visually impaired in accordance with Colorado Early Colleges and the Charter School Institute policies and procedures.
Complete educational evaluations of the students who are visually impaired to include formal and informal testing, observations, and interviews.
Assist in proper referrals of individuals to agencies and specialists when appropriate.
Provide materials and/or information for the classroom teacher, special education teacher, and other related service providers.
Present programs and in-services concerning visual impairments to building level personnel as requested.
Continue to acquire professional knowledge and learn of current developments in the educational field by attending seminars, workshops, or professional meetings, or by conducting research, and by maintaining professional relationships.
Organize and maintain a system for accurate and complete record-keeping and providing student information to prospective colleges and employers, as required by district procedures and applicable laws.