TVI Support Teacher

Essential Functions

• Teaches visually impaired students with multiple disabilities on an individual and group basis.
• Instructs in braille, Nemeth Code, braille-based technology, core curriculum, and expanded core.
• Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of individualized educational program (IEP).
• Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine a student’s reading medium needs.
• Provides in-service braille and Nemeth Code training and consultation related to teaching students who are blind or visually impaired to MSB staff.
• Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings, staff meetings, and other school and student meetings as needed.
• Selects, requisitions, and manages classroom braille materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Captures and records data.

Marginal Functions

• Plans and participates in on and off-campus student activities.

Conditions

• Augmentative communication Devices
• Copy machine
• Computer
• Variety of adaptive and orthopedic equipment
• Telephone

Work Environment

• Multiple indoor and outdoor environments with varying sound, lighting and temperature conditions.
• May be exposed to various conditions when providing direct care to students.

Work Schedule

• 35 daytime hours, Monday through Friday with flextime within the workday and workweek.
• This position follows an annual 10-month school schedule.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of reading, braille and Nemeth Code instruction for students with visual impairments.
• Knowledge of instructional techniques using equipment & technology such Microsoft operating systems, iPads, braille displays, braille production programs, embossers, and telephones.
• Knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's and performing appropriate teaching techniques.
• Minimum of Bachelor's degree and ability to meet MSDE certification with an endorsement in Vision required.
• General knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations and adaptations.
• General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions; alternate modes of communication; and orthopedic impairments.
• General knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum and classroom management.