2025 ESY Teacher of Children with Visual Impairments Position Available In Plymouth, Massachusetts

2025 ESY Teacher of Children with Visual Impairments
Brockton Public Schools
Special Education Administration – Brockton, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5247871

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 20, 2025

Starting Date:

Jul 7, 2025
Job Description
The following summer positions are being advertised for Special Education Extended School Year Summer Programs, pending approval of the FY’25 school department budget.

DATES OF ESY PROGRAM

JULY 7-AUGUST 7, 2025

Locations:

Downey, Plouffe, and Brockton High school
Brockton High School (6-12) 7:30am-11:30am
Plouffe (K-5) 8:00am-12:00pm
Downey (PK) 9:00am-1:00pm

Primary Purpose:

This teacher will be responsible for direct specialized instruction as well as indirect services to students who are blind or visually impaired (ages 3-21) as a member of a trans-disciplinary team in a variety of settings.

Qualification Standards:

Required:

Master’s Degree in vision studies. Massachusetts Certified Teacher for the Blind and Visually Impaired.

Description of Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

• Assessment and Evaluation:

  obtain and interpret for the TEAM, all eye related information, conduct and interpret functional vision and learning media assessments, recommend and collaborate in additional assessments as needed (low vision, physical therapy, occupational therapy, psychological, speech and language, etc).

• Participate in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans as a member of the trans-disciplinary TEAM
• Provide direct, specialized instruction of developmental and compensatory skills as they relate to vision and visual impairment.

These may include:

Braille reading and writing (pre-Braille, Grade 1 and 2, Nemeth, etc.), concept development, visual efficiency, print adaptations and learning devices, handwriting, typewriting, listening skills, study skills, tactual skills, communication development, motor development, activities of daily living, physical education, leisure and recreation, career education, and transition skills.

• Provide training and consultation to teachers, therapists, and support staff on the impact of vision loss as well as educational accommodations, modifications, and strategies necessary for full access to the general core curriculum and the expanded core curriculum.
• Prepare, obtain, and disseminate specialized materials and books – with an emphasis on developing and communicating timelines with appropriate personnel to ensure that materials are available when needed.
• Be knowledgeable of state regulations and procedures for referrals, assessments, IEP development, and progress reports.
• Consult with students, parents, teachers, counselors, and other school personnel regarding private and public agencies, schools, and resources within the community for students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Participate in developing, coordinating, and/or providing the continuum of related services needed by students who are blind or visually impaired.
• Collaborate with school technology personnel as well as agencies and vendors to assist in the assessment and use of assistive technology.
• Maintain records of student assessments, IEPs, reviews, release forms, etc. following policies regarding confidentiality.
• Maintain records of material and equipment requests, census information, etc.
• Participate in professional development activities

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• DESE Licensure as a Teacher for the Blind and Visually Impaired
• Master’s degree in vision studies
• Comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of best practices for children who are blind or visually impaired.
• Ability to conduct functional vision and learning media assessments of children who are blind or visually impaired.
• Ability to develop, support, and monitor appropriate learning environments for students who are blind or visually impaired. This may include in-service training of school personnel, assisting with the training and monitoring of instructional assistants, and/or directly assisting the student in academic subjects and activities.
• Knowledge of general core curriculum and disability specific curriculum.
• Possession of technical skills in the use of assistive technology, computers, specialized devices, and effective instructional techniques.
• Strong organizational, communication, and report writing skills as necessary in an itinerant model
  All staff must have an updated CORI on file.

Position Type:

Summer