Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Basic Information

Date posted: 05/31/2023

Location: Yellow Springs, Ohio

Posted by: Greene County ESC

Salary: $58,888 to $78,589 dependent on educational experience and areas of expertise.

Contact Information

Address

360 E Enon Rd.
Yellow Springs, OH 45387

Phone

937-767-1303 x1105

More Details

Qualifications

URGENT HIRING NEED $1,000.00 hiring bonus – must commit to one year of full time employment

  • Ohio Department of Education Teacher’s Certification/Licensure in Vision Impairments
  • Training and experience in teaching students with Vision Impairments and working effectively with educators and families
  • Satisfactory result of BCI/FBI background checks
  • Demonstrates professionalism and maintains a positive work attitude.
  • Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
  • Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data and computer documentation.
  • Organizes tasks and manages time effectively.

Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual

Job Description

Main Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

  • Provides instruction and consultation services to VI students
  • Provides consultation to district staff and families
  • Attends IEP meetings
  • Selects and develops instructional materials and equipment
  • Serves as a liaison between district staff and other agencies
  • Serves as a resource to staff on issues related vision impairments.
  • Conducts comprehensive assessments of students
  • Evaluates student progress
  • Keeps abreast of techniques and innovations in the assigned position via attendance and pertinent training.
  • Responds constructively to supervision
  • Participates in Team meetings, Staff Development
  • Manages time to accomplish duties and implements strategies to deal with completing work priorities.
  • Maintains records, collects outcome results
  • Develops and follows an accurate schedule of services
  • Complete reports and other documents, as needed

Please submit application, resume’, references and copy of licensure through Frontline application link.

Benefits: State Teachers Retirement System, paid sick/personal leave, and tax-sheltered retirement contributions.  Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance offered. Employee Assistance Program. 

General Description:
Provides supplemental aids and services, including instruction in Braille to enable students who have a visual disability, to progress in the general curriculum and advance appropriately toward attaining annual IEP goals.

Applicants may also email Traci Womack at [email protected]