2025 ESY Teacher of Children with Visual Impairments
2025 ESY Teacher of Children with Visual Impairments
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22-06-2025
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The following summer positions are being advertised for Special Education Extended School Year Summer Programs pending approval of the FY25 school department budget. DATES OF ESY PROGRAM: JULY 7-AUGUST 7 2025Locations: Downey Plouffe and Brockton High school Brockton High School (6-12) 7:30am-11:30amPlouffe (K-5) 8:00am-12:00pm Downey (PK) 9:00am-1:00pmPrimary Purpose:This teacher will be responsible for direct specialized instruction as well as indirect services to students who are blind or visually impaired (ages 3-21) as a member of a trans-disciplinary team in a variety of Standards:Required: Masters Degree in vision studies. Massachusetts Certified Teacher for the Blind and Visually of Duties and Responsibilities:Essential Job FunctionsAssessment and Evaluation: obtain and interpret for the TEAM all eye related information conduct and interpret functional vision and learning media assessments recommend and collaborate in additional assessments as needed (low vision physical therapy occupational therapy psychological speech and language etc).Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans as a member of the trans-disciplinary TEAMProvide direct specialized instruction of developmental and compensatory skills as they relate to vision and visual impairment. These may include: Braille reading and writing (pre-Braille Grade 1 and 2 Nemeth etc.) concept development visual efficiency print adaptations and learning devices handwriting typewriting listening skills study skills tactual skills communication development motor development activities of daily living physical education leisure and recreation career education and transition training and consultation to teachers therapists and support staff on the impact of vision loss as well as educational accommodations modifications and strategies necessary for full access to the general core curriculum and the expanded core curriculum. Prepare obtain and disseminate specialized materials and books - with an emphasis on developing and communicating timelines with appropriate personnel to ensure that materials are available when knowledgeable of state regulations and procedures for referrals assessments IEP development and progress with students parents teachers counselors and other school personnel regarding private and public agencies schools and resources within the community for students who are blind or visually in developing coordinating and/or providing the continuum of related services needed by students who are blind or visually with school technology personnel as well as agencies and vendors to assist in the assessment and use of assistive records of student assessments IEPs reviews release forms etc. following policies regarding records of material and equipment requests census information etc. Participate in professional development activitiesRequired Skills Knowledge and Abilities:DESE Licensure as a Teacher for the Blind and Visually ImpairedMasters degree in vision studiesComprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of best practices for children who are blind or visually to conduct functional vision and learning media assessments of children who are blind or visually to develop support and monitor appropriate learning environments for students who are blind or visually impaired. This may include in-service training of school personnel assisting with the training and monitoring of instructional assistants and/or directly assisting the student in academic subjects and activities. Knowledge of general core curriculum and disability specific of technical skills in the use of assistive technology computers specialized devices and effective instructional organizational communication and report writing skills as necessary in an itinerant modelAll staff must have an updated CORI on file.
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