Vision Services Specialist for Visually Impaired Students

Beaufort County School District; Asuncion (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County School District in South Carolina seeks a Certified - Special Education professional to support students with visual impairments in the Student Services Department.

Responsibilities include referrals for vision services, conducting functional vision and related assessments, developing IEP goals, collaborating with staff, and providing Braille and adaptive equipment instruction. A valid SC teaching certificate and Special Education program completion are required.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid South Carolina teaching license or be able to obtain one within 60 days from being hired.
• If required, must be Highly Qualified in the content area or be able to become Highly Qualified within 60 days from being hired.
• Must have completed a program of study in Special Education from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assist the district in making appropriate referrals for vision services through observations, review of records and reports.
• Review ophthalmologic reports and interpret as they relate to district, state, and federal eligibility requirements.
• Perform Functional Vision, Learning Media, and Expanded Core Curriculum assessments on new referrals, three year re-evaluations, and students whose eye conditions have changed significantly.
• Participate as a district team member for all children whose visual impairment may impact their educational performance.
• Assess student's functional vision and prepare written reports with information for district use.
• Assist district personnel to develop individual student goals and objectives for Individual Education Program (IEP).
• Locates or provides the district with information to locate adaptive materials.
• Teach district personnel skills needed to instruct or assist visually impaired students.
• Provide direct services for pre-Braille readiness, Braille reading and writing, Nemeth and adaptive equipment instruction.
• Provide other vision services as deemed appropriate by the student's IEP.
• Maintain written records, secure updated ophthalmologists' evaluations and provide reports for each student assessed and/or served.
• Participate in continuing education to ensure continued professional growth and awareness.
• Complete other tasks as deemed appropriate by the immediate supervisor and/or the superintendent.
• Participate on the Assistive Technology Team (AT) in evaluating students with visual impairments, multiple disabilities and other areas as needed.
• Make recommendations for appropriate AT devices and provide training in their use.
• Work with contract personnel, such as O&M specialist and Technology Specialist to ensure that equipment for students with visual impairments is working and that appropriate services are provided.
• Assemble, compile and submit Federal Quota data to the American Printing House for the Blind .

Education

SC teaching license eligibility

Highly Qualified in content area (within 60 days)

Special Education program completed

Job description

Beaufort County School District in South Carolina seeks a Certified - Special Education professional to support students with visual impairments in the Student Services Department.

Responsibilities include referrals for vision services, conducting functional vision and related assessments, developing IEP goals, collaborating with staff, and providing Braille and adaptive equipment instruction. A valid SC teaching certificate and Special Education program completion are required.