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Teacher of the Visually Impaired RB 14-109
Summary
Title:Teacher of the Visually Impaired RB 14-109
ID:1565
Department:Teaching and Learning
Location:Other
Division:Instructional
Type:N/A
Description

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #14-109                                      TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
NOVEMBER 14, 2014                                                                   DISTRICT WIDE
 

 

                                                            NOTICE OF POSITION

 
 
POSITION:               
The Interim Superintendent of Schools, Donald A. Ogilvie, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for
the position of:
 
                                        TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED
 

                                                                         

APPLICATION:       
Candidates must complete an online application at www.buffaloschools.org.

Applications successfully received will generate a confirmation email to the account listed on the application.  If you
do not receive a confirmation email, we cannot guarantee that your application was received.  You must submit an
application until you receive a confirmation email.
 
 
QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates must hold New York State certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired or Blind and Partially Sighted.
 
LOCATION:              District-Wide
 
DUTIES:                    

The Teacher of Visually Impaired Students (TVI) has the following roles and responsibilities:
 
  • Has primary responsibility for specialized instruction and services required to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments.
  • Possesses the skills and abilities necessary to provide and coordinate specialized instruction for students with visual impairments.
  • Assists the student, parents, special and general education teachers and paraprofessionals, and the student's sighted peers in understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of students with visual impairments.
  • Becoming aware of services and support available from local programs for students with visual impairments.
  • Acquiring information regarding local, state, and national resources for the education of students with visual impairment, and interpreting the students with visual impairments specific eye condition, the educational implications of the visual impairment, and the results of functional vision and learning media assessments.
  • Consults regularly with the general education classroom teacher, other regular and special education personnel, parents, and others to coordinate programs and services for the student with a visual impairment.
  • Shares responsibility with general education classroom teacher and/or special education teacher in the identification of instructional areas in which the student with a visual impairment requires assistance.
  • Assures that large print or braille texts, supplementary materials, educational, aids, and equipment needed by the student with a visual impairment, and the general education classroom teacher or special education teacher, are provided in a timely manner to ensure the student's maximum participation in all classroom activities.
  • Provides instruction in the development and maintenance of skills to meet the student's unique educational needs in the following areas, as indicated in the IEP:
                         Low vision and visual efficiency skills.
                         Concept development & academic skills.
                         Daily living skills
                         Career and vocational education skills.
                         Communication skills (these skills include braille reading and writing as appropriate).
                         Social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.
 
 
  • Prepares sequential and meaningful instruction geared to the student's assessed needs, IEP goals and objectives, functioning, and motivational levels. This instruction should be reflected in weekly or monthly lesson plans, as appropriate.
  • Provides assistance to the general education classroom teacher and/or special education teacher in academic subjects and activities of the classroom that, as a direct result of the student's visual impairment, require adaptation for the student.
  • Provides initial and ongoing assessment:
Consults with assessment team to determine appropriate testing materials and modifications needed.
Assists with assessments when needed.
Interprets assessment results when needed.
Conducts functional vision/learning media assessments and produces written reports.
Attends IEP meetings for students with visual impairments.
Maintains ongoing contact with parents to assist them in the development of a realistic understanding of their child's abilities, progress, and future goals.
  • Provides in-service training programs for school personnel and students and education for parents regarding the needs of students with visual impairments and adaptations and services for students with visual impairments.
                                   
APPOINTMENT:      
Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Interim Superintendent following assessment of training,
experience, credentials and evaluation of experience.  Personal interviews shall be scheduled where appropriate.  All temporary assignments end
not later than June 30 and must be processed each year.
                                   
SALARY:                 Teacher salary schedule 
 
 

FINAL DATE
FOR FILING:           DECEMBER 5, 2014

 
DONALD A. OGILVIE,
INTERIM SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS
 
 

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