Visual Impairment Services Coordinator (Part-time)

Responsive Education Solutions•Lewisville, TX

10h

About The Position

The Visual Impairment Services Coordinator is responsible for coordination, planning and preparation of compliance documents for students eligible for students with visual impairments as well as providing services or coordinating services through contractors. The Visual Impairment Services Coordinator is responsible for working with the Special Education Teacher, Evaluation, and Related Service personnel in maintaining all data integrity regarding reporting for all special needs students including date of ARDs, instructional setting, PEIMS, and student disability, etc. This role will serve multiple campuses.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and Teacher of the Visually Impaired certification
Knowledge of all applicable federal and state laws as well as local policies and procedures
Knowledge of instructional materials, technology, and state evaluation.
Skilled in communicating effectively with parents, teachers, campus administrators and administrative personnel.
Skilled in working with computer platforms, including but not limited to, Google apps, eSped, Word documents and spreadsheets.
Skilled in working in collaborative team-based environments
Skilled in working with, and presenting, to diverse populations of students, parents, and others
Ability to exercise good judgment in decision making, especially in difficult circumstances.
Knowledge in principles and techniques of individualized instruction and behavior management; assessment, subject area, and instructional methods, techniques and tools for students with visual impairment
Knowledge of practices used to develop skills related to self-help; equipment and devices used to teach students with visual impairment
Current trends and innovations related to educating students with visual impairment
Knowledge of psychological, social and vocational impacts of visual impairment
Knowledge of post-high school vocational opportunities for students with visual impairment
Knowledge of braille and the use of braille in a school setting
Knowledge of individual education plan requirements and implementation
Ability to teach children in grade levels and age ranges as assigned
At least 2 years teaching experience in special education

Nice To Haves

Prefer experience with computer based documentation systems

Responsibilities

Evaluate the individual needs of the student and create a specific program to meet these needs, which may be academic and/or social in nature
Evaluate and make periodic reports on the academic achievement and personal adjustment of the visually impaired student in cooperation with the regular classroom teacher and principal
Consult on a regular basis with classroom teachers in planning the instructional program for students with visual impairments
Confer frequently with parents and school staff members on each student’s progress
Provide appropriate physical and psychological environments to establish and reinforce acceptable student behavior, attitudes, social skills and self-image
Assist the classroom teacher in understanding and working with the visually impaired student
Conduct assessment and evaluation of students' vision needs; attend and serve as a member of the IEP team to determine eligibility of students for program; assist in the development of IEP instructional goals and objectives; assist in identifying other related services for the student; evaluate student progress and submit reports in a timely manner to coincide with IEP review meetings
Establish a varied environment which accommodates the differing ways students learn
Provide, secure, or develop special equipment and materials including tapes, books, software,
Provide, secure, or develop special equipment and materials including tapes, books, software, digital and electronic materials, as available and needed for each student
Teach special skills as needed which may include braille, typing, writing, daily living, prevocational skills, and community access
Work directly with individual students with visual impairment and develop goals and objectives
Prepare reports required by state and/or local education agency (VI census) and obtain required reports and consult with students’ physician regarding students' physical condition
Maintain collaborative and cooperative working relationships with parents, staff, school district personnel, and other community service agencies
Maintain effective and timely written and oral communication with parents, staff, school personnel, and community agencies; attend various school related meetings
Provide parent education related to students' needs
Consult with teachers, vision educators, paraprofessionals, and other members of the educational team
Provide in-service training and consultation to staff, school district personnel, volunteers, and agency personnel
Work with regular education staff to foster integration of special education students