What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher of the Visually Impaired- Itinerant position at FOUNDATION FOR BLIND CHILDREN?
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Description
Foundation for Blind Children is currently accepting applications for a full time TVI to join our Itinerant Team! This position is primarily community-based in the Phoenix area, with occasional time spent in the office. We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, employee events, and more. Relocation assistance is available to out of state applicants. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the community!
Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a high profile, nationally recognized nonprofit organization headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. FBC serves blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages through family and infant support, college and career readiness, adult transition services, a braille and large print library, a prison braille program and one of the largest preschools of its kind in the country. As a well-established leader in the visually impaired community, FBC emphasizes innovation and solutions, empowering all people we serve to achieve greater confidence and independence. FBC’s workplace culture consistently ranks in the top 10% of nonprofits in the country with 95% of employees recommending the organization as a great place to work. Join FBC and help ensure that every person with a visual impairment in Arizona has access to quality services and resources.
The Itinerant Teacher for students with visual impairments travels to the students and is assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to visual impairments. These services enable the students to learn in classroom and community environments.
Job Duties include:
- Administers assessments and prepare corresponding reports to include:
FVA, LMA, IEP, developmental checklist, progress notes assessments.
- Provides direct, indirect and consultative specialized services as indicated on the IEP in public, private and charter school settings. This includes instruction in areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum when deemed necessary.
- Participation in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEPs) and 3 year evaluations (MET).
- Maintains data collection and student records.
- Collaborate with related service providers.
- Provide education and support to families and school based staff.
- Referrals to community resources and opportunities to enhance educational, recreational and independent living experience.
- Communicate with medical eye care providers and attend exams when appropriate
- Participate in transition assessments and planning
Qualifications
- Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or ability to obtain clearance required.
- A current and valid Arizona Driver’s License required.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree from accredited college or university in Education of the Visually Impaired and certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired in the state of Arizona required.
- TVI experience is preferred.
- Experience working with young children with visual impairments or related experience in a school-based setting is preferred.
Salary : $48,000 - $68,000
