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TEACHER; BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED 26/27

Greater Southern Tier BOCES

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Elmira, NY
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid NYS Certification In Blind And Visually Impaired

Job overview

Greater Southern Tier BOCES is hiring a TEACHER; BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED 26/27. The Blind/Visually Impaired Teacher identifies, orders, creates, and teaches concepts such as Braille, large print, abacus, orientation, typing, and visual techniques/software. This role administers diagnostic tests, collaborates with educational stakeholders, records student progress, and carries out treatment programs as identified through evaluations and IEPs.

Key focus areas include Identify, order, create, and/or teach with and on concepts like Braille, large print books/materials, abacus, orientation concepts, typing and visual techniques/software as indicated on student IEP's, Administer standardized and informal diagnostic tests to assess student strengths and skills for educational prescriptive purposes and for goal setting, evaluation and assessment purposes, and Consult and collaborate with all individuals involved with the education of the student.

Successful candidates bring Valid NYS Certification In Blind And Visually Impaired, Experience Working With Special Needs Students, and Therapeutic Crisis Intervention Training. Important skills include Braille, Large Print Books/Materials, Abacus, Orientation Concepts, Typing, and Visual Techniques/Software.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

BrailleLarge Print Books/MaterialsAbacusOrientation ConceptsTypingVisual Techniques/SoftwareAdminister Standardized Diagnostic TestsAdminister Informal Diagnostic TestsConsultationCollaborationRecord Student ProgressReport Student ProgressCarry Out Treatment ProgramMaintain Appropriate DocumentationMaintain Accurate DocumentationTherapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS)

Qualifications

Valid NYS Certification in Blind and Visually ImpairedOrientation and Mobility CertificateExperience in Working With Students With Special Needs

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

Full job description

Exceptional package including but not limited to:

  • Paid annual holidays

  • Attendance Incentives

  • Schedule follows BOCES school calendar or host site school calendar

  • Summers off with the option to work summer

  • Generous paid personal/sick time

  • Premium Health plans (GST pays 80%)

  • Premium Dental and Vision Plans

  • FSA & HRA

  • NYS Retirement System

  • 403b Plan/457 optional

  • Additional stipends per EA contract

  • Optional short-term disability

  • Longevity pay

  • Bonus sick

Please note that applicants will be reviewed and will be filled on a continuing basis based on program needs.

Hours vary depending on position and location (7 - 7.5 hours)

Position and Locations:

  • Elmira, Horseheads SVE

Depending on location, this position may involve direct work with students with autism, emotional and/or developmental disabilities which may include, but are not limited to, oppositional and aggressive behaviors; mood disorders; and potentially severe and unpredictable physical and/or verbal outbursts. Blind/Visually Impaired Teachers are expected to:

  • Identify, order, create, and/or teach with and on the following concepts: Braille, large print books/materials, abacus, orientation concepts, typing and visual techniques/software as indicated on student IEP's

  • Administer standardized and informal diagnostic tests to assess the strength and skills of individual students for education prescriptive purposes and for goal setting, evaluation and assessment purposes

  • Consult and collaborate with all individuals involved with the education of the student

  • Record and report student progress

  • Carry out treatment program as identified through evaluation and IEP, maintain appropriate and accurate documentation regarding assessment, planning and treatment outcome

  • Carry out all other duties as assigned

  • Job responsibility may require individual to do one and two-person lifts and/or physical interventions on a daily basis. Position requires the successful completion of all elements of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for schools (TCIS) training. Initial and refresher TCIS training is provided by GST BOCES.

Job Qualifications

  • Valid NYS Certification in the area of Blind and Visually Impaired

  • Orientation and Mobility certificate preferred

  • Experience in working with students with special needs

Application Deadline:06/30/2027

Job Number: 105 SPE26/27

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