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Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Blind School Site Principal or Assistant Principal
Job Summary
To plan and provide educational services to students with visual impairments and to recommend/provide materials, supplies and equipment and training to each student who meets the criteria for visually impaired services. Vision Therapy is not a function of the school district’s vision program because it is a medical provision. The district’s vision program provides whatever the student can utilize, in order to best accommodate his/her educational needs. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
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To follow mandated compliance standards established by either Federal, State, or District regulations.
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To assists the IEP team in determining needs related to vision.
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To provide direct instructional services to students as outlined in their IEP.
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To obtain medical eye reports through the parent/doctor and requests further vision assessment based upon student need.
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To evaluate, schedule and complete functional vision assessments.
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To assist the general education teacher in planning curriculum, lesson preparation and modification of instructional materials according to the individual needs of the student(s).
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To demonstrate the knowledge of the application of the concepts, processes and facts necessary for the proper implementation of IEP goals and objectives.
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To instruct students in reading and writing Grades I and II Braille and Nemeth Code.
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To train students to use various Braille writing devices and assist students in building proficiency with the devices that most effectively meet their educational needs.
Teacher of the Visually Impaired/Blind
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