Visually Impaired Teacher-Central West Virginia

POSITION: Visually Impaired Teacher

LOCATION: Central West Virginia

EMPLOYMENT TERM: 1.5-2 days per week

 POSITION TYPE: Professional

SALARY: Commensurate with experience and education level

 JOB SUMMARY: A professional certified Visually Impaired Teacher that will be responsible for providing services to meet the needs of students with visual impairments. The Visually Impaired Teacher is responsible for screening and assessment, participating in student IEP meetings, and performing evaluations at all programmatic levels, elementary, middle and high school.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Evaluates and assesses the student to identify and determine needs for visually impaired services
  • Selects, administers, and interprets specialized vision tests.
  • Serves as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team and participates in the student support team, IEP, staffing, and eligibility meetings, as required.
  • Recommends the adaptation of the student’s learning environment, as necessary.
  • Provides consultation to teachers and staff members to ensure the integration visually impaired techniques into the student’s classroom routine.
  • Writes comprehensive interdisciplinary evaluation and follow-up reports to include information about current levels of ability and recommendations for intervention.
  • Conferences with parents/guardians and provides them with support and information regarding their child.
  • Instructs parents/guardians in exercises to implement at home and in the care and use of specialized equipment.
  • Consults with physicians and other agencies as necessary and assists with referring students to appropriate specialists.
  • Adheres to legal and ethical standards and guidelines
  • Maintains thorough records for each student receiving visually impaired services at the assigned school(s) and provides related reports.
  • Works with teachers and students to provide modifications and accommodations concerning visual impairments to enhance academic needs and goals.
  • Requests needed supplies and equipment.
  • Demonstrates punctuality and dependability.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid teaching certification licensing to teach in the specializations and grade levels.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

  • Recommended by the MSESC Executive Director
  • Confirmed by the MSESC Governing Council.

 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This position is a will and pleasure employee of the Mountain State ESC. Continuation of the position is dependent upon funding, enrollment and program performance.

Send Application & Resume: 

Ms. Jan Hanlon, Executive Director
Mountain State ESC
501 22ndStreet
Dunbar, WV 25064

Or download the application at Job Postings | Mountain State Educational Cooperative Services (mountainstateesc.com) and submit along with supporting documents to rjpreece@k12.wv.us

 

Resume must include:

  • List of educational institutions attended, course of study, dates attended, and certificates earned.
  • List of employers for the past ten years, including address and name of immediate supervisor(s).
  • Description of responsibilities/work experiences in previous employment.
    Alignment of work experience with posted Job Description.
  • List of at least three (3) references including addresses and telephone numbers.

Mountain State ESC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, disability or age.

July 24, 2024