What are the responsibilities and job description for the TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, ESY ALL PROGRAMS position at Public Schools of Brookline (Districtwide)?
TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED, ESY ALL PROGRAMS
POSITION OVERVIEW
Provide consultation and direct services to meet the educational needs of visually impaired students in BEEP, K-8, High School and/or Post-Secondary/Transition programs who require an Extended School Year (ESY), per their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Assists students, parents, and special education personnel in:
- understanding the unique educational needs and learning characteristics of visually impaired students
- interpreting visually impaired students’ specific eye conditions, the educational implications of visual impairments, and the results of functional vision and learning media assessments.
- Consults regularly with special education personnel and parents to coordinate programs and services for visually impaired students.
- Assists administrators and special education staff in making environmental adjustments for visually impaired students in the ESY learning environment
- Shares responsibility with special education staff in the identification of instructional areas in which the student requires assistance
- Assures that large-type or braille texts, supplementary materials, educational aids, and equipment needed by visually impaired students, and the staff are provided in a timely manner.
- Provides instruction to students to maintain skills in areas that include the following, as indicated by each student’s IEP:
- low vision & visual efficiency skills,
- concept development & academic skills,
- daily living skills,
- career & vocational education skills,
- communication skills (these skills include braille reading and writing as appropriate),
- social/emotional skills and abilities
- sensory motor skills.
- Provides assistance to special education teachers in academic subjects and activities of the classroom that, as a direct result of the student's visual impairment, require adaptation for the student
- Schedules time efficiently for consultation, instruction, and planning, preparation of materials, and travel to ESY sites
- Establishes contact with parents and documents such contact
- Adapt as needed to changes in student and/or team response, available treatment locations, and educational activities
- Current authorization to work in the United States by the first day of employment
QUALIFICATIONS-PREFERRED:
- Certified 3-21 years old
- Experience with functional vision and learning media assessment
- Experience with assistive technology
- Experience with orientation and mobility
- Instructional knowledge of braille /Nemeth code(reading/writing)
Schedule:
- July 8, 2024 - August 15, 2024
- 9:00 - 2:00, Monday - Thursday - Hours, sites, ages and schedule are dependent on caseload
- Additional 1-2 days of training prior to start of program
- Additional 30 minutes per day for planning
Contact information- ESY Coordinators
***All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition
of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor, unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the Covid-19 vaccination policy please click here.
The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
