What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Expert position at Perkins School for the Blind?
Job Description
At Perkins School for the Blind, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children with visual impairments. As a Teacher of Visually Impaired and Deaf-Blind, you will play a crucial role in providing direct and consultative vision services to students and their teachers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement individualized education plans for students with visual impairments
- Provide consultation and in-service training to on-campus education professionals
- Prepare lessons and materials for each student, maintaining professional credentials and paperwork associated with evaluations, contract services, reports, and billing
Essential Duties and Expectations:
- Read records, observe, and assess students; consult with other on-campus generalists, specialists, and parents or caregivers; review individual education plans (IEPs) to prepare goals, objectives, and lessons based on program-approved curriculum or other appropriate resources
- Prepare and provide instruction through oral presentations, discussions, demonstrations, hands-on activities, modeling, and direct experiences with various mobility devices
- Produce or secure Braille, enlarged print, oral, or tactual material or compensatory devices needed to help students achieve their goals
- Assess student progress through evaluation of tasks and assignments and report quarterly or according to IEP requirements on student progress in meeting individual objectives
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university required; Master's Degree in Special Education and DESE certified TVI preferred
- First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification required
