VI Teacher: Empower Students with Visual Impairments

Walworth County; Elkhorn (WI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Walworth County is seeking a Vision Impairment (VI) Teacher to provide diagnostic, consultative, prescriptive and instructional services for children with visual impairments. The role focuses on direct and/or consultative special education to ensure VI students access education in school and community environments.

The teacher will develop IEPs, evaluate students, and collaborate with parents and staff to implement expanded core curricula and assistive technologies.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Special Education and zero to six months of prior relevant experience.
• Must be eligible for a Wisconsin Teaching License #1825 - Visually Impaired.

Responsibilities

• The VI Teacher shall evaluate students suspected of having VI needs.
• The VI Teacher shall formally reevaluate students enrolled in the VI program every three years.
• The VI Teacher shall provide continuous evaluation of student's progress and report that progress to the student's parents, classroom teacher and administrators.
• The VI Teacher shall develop a written educational evaluation on each student referred and evaluated as having suspected VI needs.
• The VI Teacher shall meet with student's parents annually to review the IEP.
• The VI Teacher shall continually review student's IEP's and shall update the plan as objectives and goals are achieved.
• The VI Teacher shall recommend appropriate specialized evaluations and assessments, such as for low vision, orientation and mobility, psychosocial, and adaptive physical education.
• The VI Teacher shall schedule instructional time that is appropriate to meet student's educational needs.
• The VI Teacher shall provide instructional services necessary to achieve the goals and objectives listed in student's IEP's.
• The VI Teacher shall provide materials, resources and techniques to the regular classroom teachers, parents and other concerned parties whenever necessary to meet student's special education needs outside of the VI program.
• The VI Teacher shall provide assessment, instruction, and consultation to other educational team members on issues related to assistive technology, especially computer-based assistive technology as related to visual impairment instruction and/or modifications.
• The VI Teacher will assist in determining need for and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for students with visual impairments to learn including ensuring necessary room modifications and lighting changes.
• The VI Teacher shall provide team members with information regarding specialized strategies needed for success with each VI student.
• The VI Teacher will consult with other educational team members, including parents and adult service providers to provide information necessary to maximize incorporation of the expanded core curriculum into the entire instructional setting.
• The VI Teacher shall provide modified materials to team members (braille, recorded/enlarged materials, and tactile symbols as appropriate for each child).
• Upon request, the VI Teacher shall provide in-services about children with visual impairments and his/her services to parents, classroom teachers and other concerned parties.
• The VI Teacher shall meet with parents whenever appropriate to discuss student progress.
• The VI Teacher shall perform other duties and functions requested by the Director of Special Education, his/her designee(s) and/or building administrators.
• The VI Teacher shall assist in integrating the student back into the district classroom when indicated and continue supportive contact with the student and the classroom teacher until transition is completed.
• The VI Teacher shall case manage students with Visual Impairments as directed.
• The VI Teacher will assist in completing state and federal reporting requirements as necessary.
• Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts.
• Other duties as assigned by administration.

Skills

Special education

IEP development

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Wisconsin Teaching License #1825 - Visually Impaired

Tools

Assistive technology awareness

Braille instruction

Job description

Walworth County is seeking a Vision Impairment (VI) Teacher to provide diagnostic, consultative, prescriptive and instructional services for children with visual impairments. The role focuses on direct and/or consultative special education to ensure VI students access education in school and community environments.

The teacher will develop IEPs, evaluate students, and collaborate with parents and staff to implement expanded core curricula and assistive technologies.