Teacher of Visually Impaired TVI SY25-26
Teacher of Visually Impaired TVI SY25-26
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Job Description
General Description:
Teachers of the Visually Impaired provide services to students with visual impairments which will allow them to access the BPS curriculum and to participate safely in both school and community life to the greatest extent possible.
Responsibilities:
1. Assessment
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired will access students referred for assessment using appropriate testing instruments. And will determine the appropriate instructional medium (i.e. Braille large print etc..
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired will write reports that reflect the results of standardized assessments and observations that contain information helpful and understandable to all involved parties and that contain clear recommendations.
- Assessments will be performed within timelines established in state and federal regulations.
2. Vision Services
- Instructional and consultation services will be provided to students based on the individual needs of each student and in compliance with each childs IEP or 504 Plan.
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired will provide services in the least restrictive environment.
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired will participate in prereferral Team Meeting Student Support Team activities and will provide professional development to school based staff as requested.
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired will consult with other Related Services providers teachers and parents in order to provide effective services in a variety of settings.
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired will consult with medical and rehabilitation specialists.
3. General Responsibilities
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired are to comply with state regulations concerning renewal of certifications.
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired are expected to develop update and adhere to both a daily and weekly schedule. Each schools principal should be provided with a copy of that schedule.
- Teachers of the Visually Impaired are expected to maintain records of prior planning or lessons and to keep therapy notes for each child and therapy session and to maintain accurate records of student attendance.
Qualifications Required:
- Masters Degree from a University that is endorsed by Association of Education and Rehabilitation (AER)
- Massachusetts Teacher Certification in Visual Impairment
Terms: BTU Group I
The Boston Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation genetics or military status and does not tolerate any form of retaliation or biasbased intimidation threat or harassment that demeans individuals dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
Employment Type
Full-Time
