Certified Teacher II

NY1717248 Certified Teacher II CABVI is seeking a Certified Teacher II to provide vision services to preschool and school-aged children who are blind and visually impaired. KEY JOB ELEMENTS - Teach early development and educational skills including concept development, vision training, compensatory skills, self-help skills, communication skills and socialization skills under the supervision and clinical direction of a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI). - Implement lessons as specified on the childs IEP developed by the TVI. - Instruct students in the use of low vision aids and adaptive equipment. - Consult, teach, and provide support to family members, associated professionals, school districts and other childrens caregivers and service providers. - Assist in the implementation of youth recreational and educational programs which may include promotion of the program, attendee recruitment, securing any needed supplies, conducting lessons and completing program reports. - Represent CABVI in the community at professional, recreational and outreach activities associated with childrens services. - Complete and submit all required documentation in a timely manner. - Develop weekly schedules to achieve hourly expectations in a cost-effective manner. - Maintain a reference library of current related materials and acquires information regarding research, development, and technology. - Adapts to change and completes other duties as assigned. - Consistently achieves annual performance objectives. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Masters in education required. NYS teaching certification required; special education certification preferred. Experience and desire to work with children. Must be willing to pursue certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired. Must meet the Department of Special Education and the Department of Health personnel standards.