FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT PS616

 

JOB TITLE: Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired

 

REPORTS TO: Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services, Director of Special Education

 

FLSA: Exempt Note: Critical features of this job are described under the headings below. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

 

POSITION PURPOSE/SUMMARY

The Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired coordinates and provides a program of services to students that are Blind/Visually Impaired (B/VI). This teacher will provide in-services and direct consultation to District staff dealing with students who are B/VI, assist in child find and identification of services, and provide case management and direct services to students as necessary.

 

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Teachers of the Blind/Visually Impaired shall hold the appropriate Missouri teacher's certificate.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the maturity level, interests, and needs of the student within the limits of the resources provided by the district.

2. Coordinates and provides programs for services to students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (B/VI).

3. Develops a coordinated team effort for service delivery encompassing program staff, District staff, parents, and students.

4. Prepares for classes and provides written evidence of preparation upon request of a supervisor.

5. Provide in-service regarding the educational/social-emotional needs of students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (B/VI).

6. Provide consultation and intervention strategies to staff members and parents of specific students.

7. Assist in child find and identification of services, attending all IEP and evaluation meetings as deemed necessary.

8. Initiate and maintain individualized educational plans/programs for B/VI students, providing direct instructional services as necessary.

9. Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulations.

10. Assist with planning and initiating new program offerings to staff, students who are Blind/Visually Impaired (B/VI), and their peers.

11. Prepares and provides program requests for the purchase of recommended supplies, materials, equipment, and services.

12. Complete necessary paperwork in a timely fashion.

13. Support, interpret, and implement Board policies, administrative regulations, and directives.

 

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

1. Perform other necessary duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and the Assistant Superintendent for Special Services.

2. Possess a valid driver’s license to travel between district buildings as necessary.
3. Assist in upholding and enforcing school rules, administrative regulations, and Board policies.

4. Possess the ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in written form, with administrators, staff, and the community as needed.

5. Provide for his or her own professional growth through an ongoing program of reading, workshops, seminars, conferences, and/or appropriate course work at institutions of higher learning.

 

MENTAL DEMANDS

Ability to maintain highly confidential information; communicate clearly both orally and in writing, and/or ability to reason and make appropriate decisions. Solve a variety of problems in many different situations and have strong attention to detail.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this position an employee is regularly required to reach, stand, walk, sit, talk, and present. This employee may occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull up to 20 lbs. This employee should have good vision, hearing, and talking skills. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

 

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Salary and work year will be in accordance with the current teacher salary schedule and the Professional Agreement. Days employed in excess of the established work calendar shall be payable at the employee’s regular daily rate.

 

EVALUATION

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of professional personnel.

 

Approved: December 19, 2011, Revised: July 20, 2020