Special Ed Exceptional Children Itinerant Teacher - Visually Impaired 2025-2026 School Year
Special Ed Exceptional Children Itinerant Teacher - Visually Impaired 2025-2026 School Year
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Job Description
Special Ed: Exceptional Children Teacher Visually Impaired
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this position is to travel to students from assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relation to visual impairments. These services aim to enable the student to learn in classroom and community environments. Assigned students range in age from 3 to 21 may have additional disabilities and may have varying cognitive function.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform specialized assessments that will provide information regarding current academic and functional levels (i.e. Functional Vision Assessment Learning Media Assessment various assessments in the Expanded Core Curriculum O&M assessment etc..
- Use information from assessments to recommend goals accommodations and classroom supports.
- Direct and train paraprofessionals assigned to work with students who are visually impaired.
- Provide updated information as requested by the IEP team for annual reviews reevaluations and progress reports.
- Keep accurate records/data to document student progress on goals.
- Provide training support and encouragement to enhance student independence.
- Provide team members with information regarding the specialized strategies needed for success with each VI student.
- Assist in determining need for and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for students with visual impairments to learn (braille lowvision devices assistive technology computer etc..
- Supervise train staff and/or create alternative materials such as braille recorded materials enlarged materials digital materials and tactile symbols appropriate for each child.
- Provide direct instruction in areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum.
- Work with outside agencies to support transition needs.
- Have current knowledge of use of and instruction in assistive technology for visual impairments including screen readers braille displays builtin accessibility options on computers embossers and braille translation software.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated ability to utilize Unified English Braille (technical and nontechnical materials).
- Ability to assess student needs and writing measurable goals for students.
- Ability to implement effective instructional and behavior management techniques.
- Clear understanding of federal and state Special Education laws.
- Ability to teach the expanded core curriculum areas.
- Ability to read and produce materials in Unified English Braille (UEB).
- Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with students parents other staff and community members.
PHYSICAL WORK DEMANDS:
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C Constant
F Frequent
O Occasional
I Infrequent
NR Not Required
PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
FREQUENCY
C Constant
F Frequent
O Occasional
I Infrequent
NR Not Required
Climbing/Balancing
I
Lifting/Carrying
O up to 30 lbs.
Crawling/Kneeling
I
Grasping/Twisting
O
Walking
F
Reaching
F
Running
I
Pushing/Pulling
O
Standing
F
Fingering/Typing
F
Sitting
F
Driving
F requires driving car between sites
Bending/Stooping
O
Others:
In compliance with Federal Law WinstonSalem/Forsyth County Schools administers all education programs employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of sex race color religion national origin age or disability.
When applying please make sure to include all prior experience in your application.
Please provide at least two references. One must be the current or most recent supervisor and the other a previous supervisor.
Employment Type
Full-Time
