Teacher Of The Visually Impaired

Mary Cariola Center•Rochester, NY

About The Position

DEI Values Statement: Mary Cariola Center recognized that a high performing organization is one that cultivates a culture where everyone feels like they belong. Through continued dialogue, education, a policy development, we are committed to integrating Diversity, Equity, Access and Inclusion into all aspects of our work. As an agency found on principles of inclusion, Mary Cariola Center fosters an environment where all are welcome, and our differences are respected and valued.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of a bachelor's degree and certification from the NY Department of Education as a Teacher of the Blind or Visually Impaired.

Nice To Haves

Additional certification in Orientation & Mobility preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Sensitivity to cultural diversity of others.
Assesses student needs and environmental barriers and identifies modifications and adaptations to best deliver instructional activities to actively engage students in meaningful learning experiences.
Assist team members in identifying appropriate instructional strategies, materials, and environmental factors that will maximize a student’s visual functioning or maximize adaptive functioning.
Prepares paperwork as appropriate for CSEs, CPSES, and other meetings on students with visual impairments.
Utilizes appropriate educational techniques and methods suited to student's individual needs.
Selects, develops and implements appropriate materials and equipment for therapy and classroom use.
Conducts functional vision assessments and learning media assessments in collaboration with member of the multidisciplinary team and produces written reports.
Interprets eye/medical reports and shares information with team members.
Registers eligible students with the New York State Resource Center for the Visually Impaired.
Assists team members in obtaining/accessing resources relative to visual impairment including appropriate curricula and assessments, current research and journal articles, and commercially produced materials.
Records, reports and interprets progress of students, making necessary program modifications.
Completes progress notes on assigned students.
Works and communicates effectively with parents.
Creates and maintains a positive and safe environment consisting of the health, medical and safety concerns of the students.
Provides training to team members and classroom staff to assist them in carrying out specific techniques with individual students.
Acts as a resource to parents and professionals relative to services and organizations that provide services to individuals with visual impairments.
Participates in various teacher related meetings and in-service sessions deemed necessary by Superintendent or Principal.
Manages student behavior utilizing proactive, positive interventions and implements appropriate behavioral management plans and crisis intervention strategies, as appropriate.
Ensures due process rights of students.
Other duties may be assigned.