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Teacher: Visually Impaired
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$71,193 / year median in Maryland
+7% projected growth
Job Description
Teacher:
Visually Impaired
Job Details Title Code:
Teacher:
Visually Impaired
JOB SUMMARY
Provides instruction for Visually Impaired students by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices. Nature of work includes supervising students in a variety of school-related settings; keeps attendance and grade records, and conferring with parents, students and staff regarding progress/problems. Frequent travel is required between multiple AACPS sites.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plans, prepares and presents lesson plans, assignments, instructional materials for Visually Impaired students including provision of support to \"mainstreamed\" students, curriculum development, pilot testing of new materials, development of awareness/orientation programs for staff members, coordination of inter- and intra-agency support services for students and their families.
- Demonstrates and uses teaching strategies to present subject matter to students.
- Provides an atmosp and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of children.
- Maintains discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning.
- Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
- Performs functional vision and learning media assessments.
- Interprets eye medical reports as they related to educational environments.
- Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings; and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods of students and their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
- Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education
- Bachelor's Degree in Blind/Visually Impaired from a regionally accredited college or university required. Experience
- None Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
- Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives with special emphasis on teaching techniques related to providing instruction to visually impaired students.
- Knowledge of current trends, research in field of specialization and methodology in instructional techniques.
- Knowledge and facility of literary Braille, Nemeth Code and technology.
- Ability to speak and write effectively.
- Ability to deal effectively with students, staff and parents.
- Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
- Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred). Licenses and Certifications Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
- Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
- Hold or be eligible for Braille Transcriber Certificate (Literary Braille Transcriber) issued by National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress preferred.
- Hold or be eligible for Nemeth Code Certification issued by National Federation of the Blind (NFB) preferred.
- Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
- Daily access to reliable transportation. Driving Requirements
- Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
- Personal Vehicle
LEADERSHIP ROLE
N/A PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands
Standing:
between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Walking:
between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Sitting:
between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
- Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 of the time
Keyboarding:
between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Pushing:
under 1/3 of the time
Pulling:
under 1/3 of the time
- Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 of the time
- Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 of the time
Balancing:
under 1/3 of the time
Stooping:
under 1/3 of the time
Kneeling:
under 1/3 of the time
Crouching:
under 1/3 of the time
Crawling:
under 1/3 of the time
Bending:
under 1/3 of the time
Twisting:
under 1/3 of the time
Squatting:
under 1/3 of the time
Talking:
between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Hearing:
between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time
Tasting:
under 1/3 of the time
Smelling:
under 1/3 of the time
Repetitive Motions:
under 1/3 of the time
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
under 1/3 of the time
Driving:
under 1/3 of the time
- As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position. Vision The vision demands with correction described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- No special vision requirements Work Environment Location
- Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 of the time
- Outdoor environment: under 1/3 of the time
- Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 of the time
- Confined space: under 1/3 of the time
- In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 of the time Noise Level
Quiet:
over 2/3 of the time Weight & Force Lifting and carrying requirements
- Up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 of the time Travel Requirements
- 20% daily day travel within the community between multiple AACPS sites
JOB INFORMATION
Approved Date:
9/1/2025
Established Date:
6/1/2005
Title Code:
D33896
Title:
TEACHER:
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Alternate Title:
Teacher:
Visually Impaired Reports to
Generic:
Principal Reports to
Specific:
PRINCIPAL ORGANIZATION
Division:
Academics Business Unit:
Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention Department:
Instructional Programming & Service Access Negotiated Agreement:
Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)
HR JOB INFORMATION
Unit:
I Days Worked:
191
FLSA Exemption Status:
Exempt Grade:
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Essential Job:
Months Worked:
10
Hours Worked:
7.5
Job Family:
Educational Services Sub-Function:
Teacher VR# 26167