Itinerant Teacher for Students with Vision Impairments

Title: Itinerant Teacher for Students with Vision ImpairmentsReports To: Team LeaderEmployment Status: Full TimeFLSA Status: ExemptQUALIFICATIONS:Ohio Certification/Licensure in the Education of Students with Vision Impairments Training and experience in teaching students with Vision Impairments and working effectively with educators and and Mobility Specialist Pupil Services Licensure preferredMust pass a criminal background drivers license and reliable DESCRIPTION:Provides supplemental aids and services including instruction in Braille and orientation and mobility to enable students with visual disabilities to progress in the general curriculum and advance appropriately toward attaining annual IEP FUNCTIONS:Provides instruction and consultation services to students with visual impairments in general and regular education settings including Braille instruction and orientation and mobility consultation to district staff and families regarding students with vision IEP meetings for students with vision impairments upon district request and assists with IEP procures and coordinates appropriate supplemental special education services to maintain the student with visual impairments in the regular classroom. Selects and develops instructional materials and equipment required for students with visual impairments and assists teachers in modifying the classroom as a liaison between district staff and other agencies to obtain appropriate instructional materials and equipment for students with vision impairments. Provides in-service to school personnel families and members of the community regarding the education of students with vision as a resource to center staff on issues related to the education of students withvision comprehensive assessments of students suspected of having vision impairments and participates in Evaluation Team meetings upon the districts student progress on an ongoing basis with written progress reports as often as required and/or abreast of techniques and innovations in the assigned position via attendance at pertinent training professional reading and other professional development activities and develops an Individual Professional Development Plan if required by in identifying and prioritizing annual budget within the assigned budget and utilizes Center requisition procedures to obtain needed supplies and initiative a high degree of professional commitment and works independently in meeting the responsibilities of the job and job-related constructively to supervision by assuming responsibilities for in all Team SOESC and Center meetings and activities as required by the position to accomplish Team and agency communication with other Center personnel including other Team members district personnel families and cooperatively with Center staff to complete mutually assigned tasks as determined by the Team Team Leader and/or time to complete duties and implements strategies to address competing work records collects outcome and consumer satisfaction data and submits reports that meet the requirements of the information as required by position (e.g. computerized caseload lists EMISMedicaid grant applications project applications inventory data entry mailing lists professional development etc.)Develops and follows an accurate schedule of services to schools students and families and demonstrates regular work attendance to fulfill job Center procedures for posting accurate weekly schedules signing in/out of work sites wearing identification badges requesting/reporting leave completing mileage reimbursement requests and completing work calendars/time sheets when reports and other documents as needed which clearly and concisely communicate information using correct writing of Google Suite applications. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Safeguards the confidentiality of privileged Region 14 programs and services accurately and helpfully for school personnel families and the a helpful positive attitude with coworkers families students and district personnel and maintains appropriate courteous language in all work a personal appearance that is appropriate for professional responsibilities and is within the role expectations of client a neat working area and assists others in appropriate housekeeping efforts throughout the agency regulations to resolve conflicts with other solves and/or notifies appropriate personnel regarding equipment and supply other duties as all duties in conformity with the adopted Vision and Mission understands and abides by the Ohio Revised Codes regulations for reporting child abuse and/or AND ABILITIES:Knowledge of: Southern Ohio Educational Service Center policies and regulations names of district superintendents district contact persons and staff public relations State and Federal Rules and Regulations Vision Improvement and Braille instruction. Ability to: Assess consult problem solve and develop interventions interpret policies procedures and regulations; follow instructions; communicate effectively; maintain files and records; collect data; prepare required reports; demonstrate a positive relationship with staff; promote a favorable image in the best interests of the Regional Center; accept and request assistance when situations warrant; work effectively with Team Leader and other staff in prioritizing work; provide Braille instruction; will consult with orientation and mobility services personnel to support orientation and mobility goals; move/lift eighty (80) OPERATED: Computer equipment related to the provision of services to children/youth with vision WORKING CONDITIONS:Works in or around contact with district personnel families and children (age birth-22).TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:This is a full-time contract at the salary level established by Southern Ohio Educational Service Center. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION:The Itinerant Teacher for Students with Vision Impairments shall be evaluated in accordance with Southern Ohio Educational Service Center policies.

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