Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)

The Maryland School for the Blind; White Marsh (MD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

The Maryland School for the Blind is seeking an Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) to provide specialized instruction and support to visually impaired students across various school systems. This part-time position involves teaching skills like UEB and Assistive Technology while developing individualized education plans. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Education, certification in Vision, and knowledge of special education principles and visual impairments.

Qualifications

• Certification in Vision required.
• Knowledge of visual impairment causes and adaptations.
• General knowledge of medical disorders relevant to students.

Responsibilities

• Teaches visually impaired students individually.
• Consults on classroom adaptations.
• Participates in development of individualized educational plans.

Skills

Knowledge of special education principles

Consultation skills

Instructional skills

Evaluation and assessment skills

Education

Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Education

Certification in Vision

Tools

Assistive Technology

Augmentative communication Devices

Job description

Itinerant Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)

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Description

Description

SUMMARY: With supervision, provides itinerant-based instruction and district/family support based on contractual requests from Local School Systems.

Accountabilities

Essential Functions:

• Providing Service:
• Teaches visually impaired students with and without additional disabilities on an individual basis.
• Instructs in UEB, Nemeth, Assistive Technology and Expanded Core Curriculum skills.
• Consults on classroom set-up and adaptations to core curriculum areas including modified and grade level content standards.
• Participates in the development, review and evaluation of individualized educational plans including writing goals, data collection, reporting on progress, and attending IEP meetings.
• Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine child's developmental status, academics status, and mastery of Maryland grade level curriculum standards.
• Manages student resources.
  
  

Conditions

Equipment Used: Augmentative communication Devices, copy machine, computer, various adaptive and orthopedic equipment and telephone.

Performance Standard: Must assure 100% commitment to the integration, coordination, and implementation of student programs, and compliance with health and safety standards.

Work Environment: Multiple indoor and outdoor environments with varying sound, lighting and temperature conditions. Maybe exposed to various conditions when providing direct care to students.

Work Schedule: Up to 36.25 hours per week, Monday through Friday. 1/2 day Fridays obligation to MSB campus. Additional hours or flex schedule are likely. This position follows the standard ten month school schedule. Travel throughout state to provide services in multiple counties may be required.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's and/or Master’s degree in Education or related field and certification in Vision required. Dual certification in Vision and Orientation and Mobility preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's and performing appropriate teaching techniques.
• Knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations and adaptations.
• General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions and alternate modes of communication.
• Knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program development, classroom resource management, and student scheduling.
• Maryland Class “C” driver’s license with a driving record compatible with school standards.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Management

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