Special Education Teacher: Visually Impaired
Job description
Transylvania County Schools seeks a Teacher for Special Education (Visually Impaired students) at Pisgah Forest Elementary School.
Job Summary:
Position is available August 21, 2023 for the 2023-24 school year. Position is full-time and includes employment benefits; 10-month employment term. The purpose of this position is to travel to students from assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relation to visual impairments. These services aim to enable the student to learn in classroom and community environments. Assigned students range in age from 3 to 21, may have additional disabilities, and may have varying cognitive function.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide team members with information regarding the specialized strategies needed for success with each VI student.
Assist in determining need for and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for students with visual impairments to learn (braille, low-vision devices, assistive technology, computer, etc.).
Supervise, train staff, and/or create alternative materials such as braille, recorded materials, enlarged materials, and tactile symbols appropriate for each child.
Provide direct instruction in areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum.
Work with outside agencies to support transition needs.
Have current knowledge of use of and instruction in assistive technology for visual impairments including screen readers, braille displays, built-in accessibility options on computers, embossers, and braille translation software.
Required knowledge/skills:
Demonstrated ability to utilize Unified English Braille (technical and non-technical materials).
Ability to assess student needs and writing measurable goals for students.
Ability to implement effective instructional and behavior management techniques.
Clear understanding of federal and state Special Education laws.
Ability to teach the expanded core curriculum areas.
Ability to read and produce materials in Unified English Braille (UEB).
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally with students, parents, other staff and community members.
Applicants for the position must hold or be eligible to hold NC licensure in area 88083 (Visually Impaired) and must be "highly qualified" in the subject area pursuant to federal No Child Left Behind regulations.
Application Procedure:
Interested candidates must submit an online employment application.
Selection Procedure:
Application closing date: Open until filled.
Contact:
Please direct questions regarding the position by email to Mrs. Amanda Lewis, Principal, at alewis@tcsnc.org.
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