Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Covington Independent Public Schools; San Jacinto (CA); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 52.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Covington Independent Public Schools in California seeks a Districtwide Teacher of the Visually Impaired to provide specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals and district requirements.

You will coordinate services, materials, and assistive technology to maximize participation in classrooms and collaborate with regular and special education staff. Attending IEP meetings and conducting functional vision assessments are key parts of the role.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field.
• Certificate for Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) under EPSB as required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide specialized instruction aligned with IEP goals in daily lessons.
• Consult with classroom staff, parents, and students to coordinate services.
• Coordinate materials, aids, and equipment for VI students.
• Instruct and develop skills per IEP, monitor progress and adjust interventions.
• Collaborate on IEP development, attend IEP meetings and staff gatherings.
• Conduct functional vision assessments and document findings.
• Analyze data and adjust interventions based on RTI progress.
• Use technology to enhance learning and communicate effectively.
• Plan and supervise aides/assistants; maintain productive classroom environment.

Conocimientos

Communication

Collaboration

Assessment planning

Educación

Bachelor's degree

Certificate for TVI (EPSB)

Descripción del empleo

POSITION: Districtwide Teacher of the Visually Impaired

QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree; Certificate for Teacher of the Visually Impaired under the Educational Professional Standards Board.

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education Programs

JOB GOAL: To provide students with special education services necessary for them to benefit from special education and within the guidelines, legal obligations, standards, policies and procedures of the federal, state and local educational agencies.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide and coordinate unique specialized instruction through daily lessons reflective of the curriculum and the student's IEP.
2. Consult with classroom teachers, regular and special education personnel, parents, and students to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.
3. Coordinate services, supplementary materials, educational aids and equipment; monitor student's maximum participation in all classroom activities.
4. Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP.
5. Collaborative with special education and general education staff in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.
6. Attend IEP meetings and required staff meetings.
7. Conduct and interpret functional vision assessments and complete written reports.
8. Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.
9. Use technology to communicate and to enhance student learning.
10. Plan and supervise the functions of classroom aides/assistants.
11. Maintains appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom environment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Term contract with specified beginning and ending dates as indicated in letter of employment. Hours are as designated by the Director of Special Education.

EVALUATION: Evaluation of the performance of this job will be conducted according to the procedures developed for all district personnel.

JOB GOAL:

To help students learn subject matter and skills that will contribute to their development as mature, able,

and responsible men and women.

SALARY: Based on rank and experience CONTRACT: Part-Time

Location: District Wide