Vision Itinerant Teacher

Grundy County Special Education Co-Op; Morris (IL); Sur place; USD 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Grundy County Special Education Co-Op seeks a Vision Itinerant Teacher to provide specialized instruction for students with visual impairments across multiple school sites, ensuring equitable access to the curriculum through direct instruction, adaptations, and collaboration with school teams.

Responsibilities include Braille instruction, use of assistive technologies, Expanded Core Curriculum implementation, IEP development and meetings, progress monitoring, and consultation with families and

Qualifications

• Must hold valid teaching license with endorsement in Visual Impairments.
• Experience with Braille and assistive technologies for visually impaired students.
• Familiarity with Expanded Core Curriculum and related instructional strategies.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsabilités

• Direct Instruction: Braille reading/writing and assistive technology instruction (braille notetakers, magnification software, talking calculators, accessible audio).
• Curriculum and Materials Support: adapt materials, order large print/Braille textbooks, and LMAs.
• Collaboration and Consultation: develop/implement IEPs, participate in meetings, liaison with families and staff, advise on environmental modifications.
• Progress Monitoring and Reporting: collect/analyze data, report progress, assist in evaluations.

Connaissances

Braille literacy

Assistive technology knowledge

Expanded Core Curriculum experience

IEP collaboration

Organizational/communication skills

Formation

Teaching license with Visual Impairments endorsement

Outils

Braille notetakers

Magnification software

Talking calculators

Accessible audio formats

Description du poste

Position Overview:

The Vision Itinerant Teacher provides specialized instruction and support to students with visual impairments across multiple school sites. This educator ensures that students receive equitable access to the curriculum by addressing individual needs through direct instruction, adaptations, and collaboration with school teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Direct Instruction:
• • Teach Braille reading and writing.
  • Provide instruction in the use of assistive technology, including:
  • • Braille notetakers
    • Magnification software and devices
    • Talking calculators
    • CD players and other accessible audio formats
  • Teach visual efficiency skills (e.g., fixation, tracking, scanning).
  • Provide instruction in keyboarding, computer use, and general visual-motor integration.
  • Deliver instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum, including orientation and mobility, self-determination, and social interaction skills.
• Curriculum and Materials Support:
• • Provide adapted instructional materials, including ordering large print and Braille textbooks.
  • Complete Learning Media Assessments (LMAs) to determine students' preferred learning modalities.
  • Order or adapt assessments suitable for students with visual impairments.
• Collaboration and Consultation:
• • Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
  • Attend and contribute to IEP meetings, staff meetings, and evaluation team discussions.
  • Serve as a liaison between parents, students, and school teams.
  • Consult with school staff regarding environmental modifications such as lighting, seating, and emergency drill procedures.
  • Provide in-service training and professional development for staff and students.
• Progress Monitoring and Reporting:
• • Collect and analyze data to monitor student progress on IEP goals.
  • Submit regular goal progress reports.
  • Assist in the evaluation and re-evaluation process for students with visual impairments.

Qualifications:

• Valid teaching license with appropriate endorsement in Visual Impairments.
• Knowledge of Braille and assistive technologies for the visually impaired.
• Experience with the Expanded Core Curriculum and instructional strategies for low-vision and blind students.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.