Teacher for the Blind/Visually Impaired

St. Mary's County Public Schools has recently adopted a Teacher Candidate Assessment.  Once you submit your application, you will receive an email to complete the Teacher Candidate Assessment as part of your application package.

POSITION: Teacher for the Blind/Visually Impaired

NATURE OF WORK:

This is a professional position to meet the individual needs of students who are blind or students with visual impairments through direct service and consultative support to staff and families to support progress in the General Education Curriculum and Expanded Core Curriculum. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Evaluate students and provide reports/information to the student’s IEP Team for eligibility determination;
• Analyze data to make instructional decisions;
• Develop and monitor IEP goals and objectives based on assessment and data information;
• Deliver specialized instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum and compensatory strategies deemed necessary by the IEP team (Braille, low vision devices, technology);
• Monitor and report progress on goals and objectives;
• Have knowledge of educational implications of visual conditions; and 
• Have knowledge of how curriculum, modifications and accommodations and assessment are aligned to meet the needs of the visually impaired learner.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete Learning Media Assessments and Functional Vision Assessments to determine present levels of performance and identify areas of need; 
• Analyze and synthesize data and present within a formal written report;
• Develop IEP goals and objectives based on present levels of performance, formative and summative assessment information;
• Collaborate with general educators to disseminate information about student needs;
• Utilize assessment data to determine appropriate instructional strategies, modifications, and accommodations necessary for student access to instruction within the academic setting; 
• Perform frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor and further guide instruction; 
• Communicate positively and frequently with families on student progress;
• Work collaboratively with the educational team to provide knowledge about learners who are visually impaired and assist in developing accessible lessons and assessments;   
• Ensure that all IEPs and IFSPs are implemented with fidelity;
• Collaborate with educational teams on a regular basis to ensure students have access to curriculum;
• Provide positive communication to team members and families about student’s progress and achievement;
• Complete and maintain Medical Assistance logs;
• Collect, analyze and report data to monitor progress, determine and report present levels of performance and to develop appropriate goals and objectives; and
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree
• Possess or eligible to hold Visually Impaired certification/licensure through the Maryland State Department of Education.

TERM OF EMPLOYMENT:

Full-time ten-month position.

SALARY GRADE RANGE:

The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule for ten-month employees.

BARGAINING UNIT ELIGIBILITY:  EASMC

The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.

The St. Mary’s County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.

Salary : $53,500 - $133,101