Teacher of the Visuall Impaired

Teacher of the Visuall Impaired Kennedy Day School Franciscan Children's Kennedy Day School Franciscan Children's - Brighton, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5716071

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description The Vision Specialist is responsible for delivering vision services to the assigned caseload at the Kennedy Day School. The Vision Specialist, through consultation and direct service provides expertise in the areas of functional vision assessment, skills development, the extended core curriculum and generalization of skills including community-based instruction. The Vision specialist provides ongoing direct and indirect consultation to staff and families, develops IEPs, goals and objectives in collaboration with the TEAM and provides regular trainings throughout the year. Provide direct, indirect and consultation vision services for assigned caseload. Ensure registration of all students with the Accessible Instructional Materials Library and as appropriate the New England Consortium of Deafblindness. Provide ongoing training and materials adaptation to TEAMs and students on assigned caseload as well as supporting program wide training. Ensure DESE compliance with the educational trainer. Conduct functional vision & learning media assessments as part of eligibility, re-eligibility determination and for changes in status. Complete student IEPs, develop measurable goals, objectives and benchmarks. Collect and analyze student data to report on quarterly progress. Meet all designated IEP, assessment and other related requirements within designated timelines. Knowledge of DESE regulations, policies and procedures. Able to collaborate across multiple teams and actively problem solve, plan and implement student programs. Maintain professional boundaries with staff and families. Clear timely oral and written communication with appropriate follow-up actions within the timeframe designated. Strong instructional skills to educate students with extensive support needs. Assistive technology knowledge and skills in vision and deafblindness. Knowledge of augmentative and alternative communication supports and devices. Proficient in Braille. Skilled in adapting content and materials to address accessibility needs of students. Proficient technology and media skills. Ability to complete a comprehensive functional vision evaluation and media assessment on students using appropriate tools and standards of evaluation. Strong data collection and analysis skills.

Position Type:

Full-time