Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Assistive Technology Instructor

12-month, Full-time

Salary Range: $34,000 - $60,000, DoE

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs assessments to identify the appropriate assistive technology to be used by visually impaired students.
• Delivers, installs and configures information systems to be used by visually impaired students
• Provides instruction in the use of general and assistive technology products to students, teachers of the visually impaired and others.
• Provides instruction in career exploration in the school setting

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs functional vision assessments.
• Provides direct service in the FBC facilities and public/private school settings.  This service may include:  Braille instruction, training in use of low vision aids, handwriting, concept development, keyboarding, vision/sensory stimulation, training in use of vision, abacus instruction and slate and stylus instruction.
• Consults with classroom teachers on ways to facilitate integration into the classroom for the child who is visually impaired.
• Adapts classroom materials into Braille or large print.
• Assists in the development and implementation of individualized education plans (IEP’s) and 3rd year evaluations; attends and conducts IEP meetings.
• Refers families and school districts to appropriate agencies for appropriate educational materials, recreational materials and activities, and support services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree (Master’s Degree preferred), in education of the visually impaired.  Must be able to be certified in the State of Arizona as a Teacher of Children with Visual Impairments (TVI).
• Knowledge of and ability to provide instruction in the use of a wide range of general and assistive technology products commonly used by visually impaired students
• Knowledge of Braille, vision assessment instruments and procedures, low vision aids, the impact of various eye conditions and the impact of multi-handicapping conditions on learning.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to establish rapport with children, adults, families, and school district/RSA personnel.
• Helpful to be bilingual in Spanish.

Please attatch a resume and send to

humanresources@seeitourway.org

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