Teacher: Visually Impaired

Anne Arundel County Public Schools; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools is seeking a Teacher for Visually Impaired students. The role involves developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans using Braille, large print, and assistive technology, with travel between AACPS sites.

You will supervise students in multiple settings, maintain attendance and grade records, and collaborate with parents, students and staff to monitor progress and address issues. A Bachelor's in VI is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Blind/Visually Impaired required.
• Ability to plan and deliver instruction tailored to Visually Impaired students.
• Experience with Braille, large print, and assistive tech is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and present VI lesson plans and materials for students.
• Supervise students in various school settings and maintain records.
• Communicate progress with parents, students and staff; attend conferences as needed.
• Perform functional vision and learning media assessments.
• Interpret eye medical reports for educational use.
• Attend staff meetings and contribute to IEP planning.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Blind/Visually Impaired

Job description

Job Summary

Provides instruction for Visually Impaired students by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices. Nature of work includes supervising students in a variety of school-related settings; keeps attendance and grade records, and conferring with parents, students and staff regarding progress/problems. Frequent travel is required between multiple AACPS sites.

• Plans, prepares and presents lesson plans, assignments, instructional materials for Visually Impaired students including provision of support to "mainstreamed" students, curriculum development, pilot testing of new materials, development of awareness/orientation programs for staff members, coordination of inter- and intra-agency support services for students and their families.
• Demonstrates and uses teaching strategies to present subject matter to students.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of children.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning.
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• Performs functional vision and learning media assessments.
• Interprets eye medical reports as they related to educational environments.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings; and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods of students and their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Position Summary

Teacher: Visually Impaired

Job Summary

Provides instruction for Visually Impaired students by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices. Nature of work includes supervising students in a variety of school-related settings; keeps attendance and grade records, and conferring with parents, students and staff regarding progress/problems. Frequent travel is required between multiple AACPS sites.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans, prepares and presents lesson plans, assignments, instructional materials for Visually Impaired students including provision of support to "mainstreamed" students, curriculum development, pilot testing of new materials, development of awareness/orientation programs for staff members, coordination of inter- and intra-agency support services for students and their families.
• Demonstrates and uses teaching strategies to present subject matter to students.
• Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of children.
• Maintains discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning.
• Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
• Performs functional vision and learning media assessments.
• Interprets eye medical reports as they related to educational environments.
• Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings; and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods of students and their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Blind/Visually Impaired from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Other Characteristics

• Knowledge