Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Basic Information
Date posted: 06/13/2022
Location: Fairplay, Breckenridge, and surrounding areas in Colorado Mountains, Colorado
Posted by: Mountain BOCES/Summit School District
Salary: $53,692 $104,431
Contact Information
Address
27900 Cty Rd 319
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone
970-948-7536
Email
Address
27900 Cty Rd 319
Buena Vista, CO 81211
Phone
970-948-7536
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Qualifications
Qualifications Required
Education: Master’s degree
Licensure: Special Services Provider License: Blind/Visually Impaired
CDE Certificate of Braille Competency
Qualifications Preferred
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist License
Job Description
Major Areas of Responsibility and Duties Specific to this Job
- Conduct assessments to include functional vision and learning media requirements
- Recommend and collaborate in appropriate specialized evaluations (low vision, orientation and mobility, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language, augmentative communication, vocational)
- Develop and implement IEPs with goals and related services appropriate for vision impairments
- Provide guidance and counseling to students, parents, teachers, administrators, and the community
- Supervise Para-Educators assigned to students with visual impairments
- Participate in school district’s Child Find program for students with identified visual impairments
- Act as a vision consultant for nurses and other school staff regarding system-wide screening, materials, follow-up, referrals, and recommendations
- Other duties as assigned