Summer Program Vision Teacher Cheektowaga, NY Work Where You Can Make an IMPACT

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

Job summary

A leading company in educational services for children with developmental disabilities seeks a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. This role involves teaching children ages Pre-K to 21, providing specialized instruction in braille and assessing students' needs. Opportunity for summer session with a potential for continued employment in September.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) Matching

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Referral Program

Qualifications

• Requires New York State Teaching Certification.
• Completion of a NYS registered program for Teacher of the Visually Impaired.
• Bachelor’s degree mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with visual impairments achieve maximum independence.
• Provide instruction in braille and assess visually impaired students.
• Use appropriate instructional materials and equipment.

Skills

Braille Instruction

Visual Impairments Assessment

Instructional Techniques

Safety Practices

Education

New York State Teaching Certification

Completion of NYS Registered Program for Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Bachelor’s Degree

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)