SEND Specialist Teacher: Visual Impairment & MSI

Calderdale Norse Ltd; Virginia; On-site; USD 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking a SEND Specialist Teacher with Multi-Sensory or Visual Impairment expertise to join the Specialist Inclusion Team. You will assess, teach, advise and train across 0-25 SEND settings, ensuring right support at the right time.

You will manage a caseload, coach schools and collaborate with families and partners to build SEND capacity and improve outcomes. DBS checks apply for appointments.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Postgraduate qualification in Multi-Sensory or Visual Impairment (or working towards one) required.
• Experience identifying and assessing needs of children with MSI/MDVI/SEND, plus knowledge of SEND legislation.

Responsibilities

• Undertake specialist assessments for MSI/MDVI/SEND.
• Support a caseload of children and young people with MSDI/MDVI.
• Deliver and model high-quality specialist teaching.
• Support schools to develop inclusive, evidence-based practice.
• Provide coaching, advice and training for teachers and staff.
• Contribute to Education, Health and Care Needs Assessments.

Skills

QTS

MSI/VI experience

SEND knowledge

Training delivery

Partnership building

Education

Postgraduate qualification in MSI/VI

Job description

Calderdale Council is seeking a SEND Specialist Teacher with Multi-Sensory or Visual Impairment expertise to join the Specialist Inclusion Team. You will assess, teach, advise and train across 0-25 SEND settings, ensuring right support at the right time.

You will manage a caseload, coach schools and collaborate with families and partners to build SEND capacity and improve outcomes. DBS checks apply for appointments.