Job Summary : Provides specialized instruction services, both in group and individually, as appropriate, to the birth to three year old population within a medical and educational model. Evaluation, assessment, treatment and consultation services are provided using an interdisciplinary, family-centered and culturally diverse approach. As a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and Orientation and Mobility (O&M), will provide direct and consultative services to children in program and to other direct service providers.
Qualifications : To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Essential Functions :
- Plans, organizes and implements specialized instruction plans
- Participates in curriculum development
- Assures that home / daycare visits are scheduled in a timely manner, occur as stated in the IFSP, and are individualized to the child
- Appropriately teaches playgroup
- Provides written information on behavior management and overall development to other staff, parents and external resources as appropriate
- Provides evaluation and assessment of ITP clients
- Determines social, adaptive, and cognitive development
- Determines other areas of development as appropriate
- Assures that 3-year old checklist is completed in a timely manner
- Provides services as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and O&M
- Provides direct service to infants and toddlers with vision impairments
- Provides consultation to HRC staff in regards to children with visual impairments
- Provides Information to Family Resources Coordinators
- Informs families of advocacy, support services, funding sources and community resources
- Provide input for 6-month, and Annual IFSP in coordination with all team members
- Assists in coordinating the transition process as needed
- Maintains professional credentials
- Attends conferences to further professional knowledge
- Reviews current research materials for additional treatment ideas
- Maintains current WA state certification and endorsements
Other Functions :
Employee is dependable and takes initiative in job dutiesEmployee communicates effectively with co-workers and consumersEmployee attends to accuracy and thoroughness of paperworkEmployee knows the Agency Mission and is Mission orientedRequired Knowledge, Skills and / or Abilities :
Knowledge of Early Childhood Special Education preferredKnowledge of typical and atypical child development processesAbility to make home visitsAwareness of family economic and cultural issues as they relate to early interventionKnowledge of Washington State Special Education and / or Federal Early Intervention RegulationsKnowledge of IFSP processEducation, Training, and / or Work Experience :
Master's Degree from an accredited college, with an appropriate teacher training program.Completion of training program for Teacher of the Visually ImpairedEndorsements in Special Education and Early Childhood EducationRequired Licenses or Certifications :
WA State Teacher Certification for Teacher of the Visually ImpairedO&M CertificationWashington State driver's license, reliable transportation and insuranceCPR / First Aid CertificateFood Handlers PermitCompetencies & Other Requirements : To perform the job successfully, an individual should consistently demonstrate the following competencies :
Dependability - Consistent and can be relied on to complete assigned duties in a timely mannerInitiative - Self-motivated in executing their job dutiesCommunication - Speaks and conveys messages and directives clearly and effectively with co-workers, insurance carriers, and client families, Strong interpersonal and meeting facilitation skillsQuality - Consistently demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and attention to detail and monitors own work to ensure quality, including paperwork, forms, and filesQuantity - Meets productivity standards and completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quicklyAbility to learn and know HRC's agency mission and be mission-oriented in the performance of all dutiesTeamwork - Contributes to building a positive team spirit and climate of cooperationQuality Management - Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.Ethics - Works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly, thoroughly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.Professionalism - Approaches others, including vendors, coworkers, clients, children, families, and others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisors and / or the Executive Director.Attendance / Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; is punctual and arrives at meetings on time.Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes accountability; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.Language Skills :
Ability to read and follow instructions, warnings, and procedure manualsAbility to follow work directions and assignments and to record notes, as neededJob Posted by ApplicantPro
Salary : $31 - $41
