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Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Broome-Tioga BOCES

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Binghamton, NY
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

New York State Special Education Teacher CertificationTeacher Of The Blind & Visually Impaired Certification

Job overview

Broome-Tioga BOCES is hiring a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. The Teacher of the Visually Impaired provides direct instruction to K-12 students with visual impairments, including those with developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs, and learning differences. This role involves working in individual and push-in sessions, collaborating with teachers, and conducting functional vision assessments. Key responsibilities also include interpreting medical reports, providing training to school personnel and parents, and managing IEP goals.

Key focus areas include Work in pull-out individual sessions, Support with push-in services as appropriate, and Collaborate with classroom teachers regularly.

Successful candidates bring NY State Special Ed Certification and Teacher of Blind & Visually Impaired Certification. Important skills include Identify Instructional Strategies, Develop Instructional Strategies, Implement Instructional Strategies, Conduct Functional Vision Assessments, Interpret Eye/Medical Reports, and Provide Training For School Personnel.

Skills & qualifications

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Skills

Identify Instructional StrategiesDevelop Instructional StrategiesImplement Instructional StrategiesConduct Functional Vision AssessmentsInterpret Eye/Medical ReportsProvide Training for School PersonnelProvide Training for ParentsDesign IEP GoalsFacilitate IEP GoalsImplement IEP GoalsMonitor Progress of IEP GoalsCollaborationComplete Paperwork AccuratelyBraille InstructionModify ActivitiesModify Materials

Qualifications

New York State Special Education Teacher CertificationTeacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired CertificationTraining in Orientation and Mobility

Full job description

Position Description:

Seeking teacher of the visual impaired to provide direct instruction to students with visual impairments. BT BOCES provides services for students on track to receive a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) and students who are on a regent’s diploma tract in both self-contained and general ed settings. Students served (K-12) include individuals with significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs and/or learning differences. Key responsibilities include :

  • Work in pull-out individual sessions, support with push-in services as appropriate and collaborate with classroom teachers regularly

  • Identifies, develops, and implements appropriate instructional strategies, materials, equipment, and environmental factors that will maximize a student’s visual functioning

  • Conducts functional vision assessments

  • Interprets eye/medical reports and shares information with team members.

  • Provides training/information for school personnel and parents regarding the needs of students with visual impairments

  • Design, facilitate, implement, and monitor progress of IEP goals

  • On-going collaboration with the student’s team to ensure the provision of quality services

  • Accurately complete all paperwork related to provided services in a timely manner as mandated by New York State and school policies and procedures

Job Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • New York State certification as a Special Education Teacher

  • Must hold Teacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired certification

  • Training in Orientation and Mobility preferred

  • Ability to read & instruct in Braille

  • Ability to modify activities and materials to meet the individual needs of students based on the IEP/ assessment

  • Strong collaboration skills

  • A commitment to meeting the needs of every student

  • A strong belief that all students can succeed

Civil Service Title: Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Job Number: 22-204

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