Summer Program Vision Teacher

Aspire Of Western New York; Town of Cheektowaga (NY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York seeks a Teacher of the Visually Impaired to make a positive impact on children with developmental disabilities. This role involves providing individualized instruction and support to help students gain independence, requiring specific qualifications and offering a competitive hourly pay rate.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Referral program

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• New York State Teaching Certification is mandatory.
• Completion of a registered program for Teacher of the Visually Impaired.
• Specific skills like braille instruction required.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with visual impairments in achieving independence.
• Evaluate and instruct visually impaired students in various settings.
• Identify instructional materials and ensure a safe teaching environment.

Skills

Braille instruction

Assessment of visually impaired students

Instructional material identification

Education

Bachelor’s (Required)

New York State Teaching Certification

Completion of a NYS registered program for Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Job description

Work Where You Can Make an IMPACT

Work in an EXCITING and MEANINGFUL field teaching children with developmental disabilities ages Pre-K to 21 years old at our Center for Learning in Cheektowaga, NY or in a preschool setting throughout Erie County.

Six-week summer session to be held from July 7th – August 15th with a new employee orientation held June 24th-June 26th. Opportunities available to continue employment in September.

This position will assist students who have visual impairments achieve maximum independence through instruction in a safe environment within the home, school, and community. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of this job include but not limited to, braille instruction and transcription, identifying appropriate instructional materials and equipment as well as assessing and instructing visually impaired students.

Requirements:

• New York State Teaching Certification
• Completion of a NYS registered program for Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Rate of Pay:

• $25.55 per hour with Special Education Certification

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• Referral program

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)