Vision Specialist (Teacher of the Visually Impaired)
| Company Name | Educational Service District 105 |
|---|---|
| Location | Yakima, WA |
| Date Posted | Tuesday, June 15th, 2010 |
| Category | Visually Impaired |
| Listing Type | Elementary School |
| Your Name | Kay Gutierrez, Human Resources Director |
| Specific Grades | K-12 |
Description
The Vision Specialist is responsible for providing, in collaboration with the student’s educational team, consultation and/or direct services to students whose visual functioning interferes with educational performance. This position will serve students in the districts belonging to the Vision Cooperative.
Description of Responsibilities:
A. Assist districts in making appropriate referrals for vision services.
B. Review ophthalmological reports, assess student’s functional vision, media and mobility. Submit appropriate information and reports to determine educational impact.
C. Participate as a district team member for all children whose visual impairment may impact their educational performance.
D. Assess student's functional vision and prepare written reports with information for district use.
E. Assist district personnel to develop individual student goals and objectives for Individual Education Program (IEP).
F. Locate or provide districts with information to locate adaptive materials.
G. Teach district personnel skills needed to instruct or assist visually impaired students.
H. Provide direct services for pre-Braille readiness, Braille reading and writing, orientation and mobility instruction, and adaptive equipment instruction.
I. Provide other vision services as deemed appropriate by the student's IEP.
J. Maintain written records, secure updated ophthalmologists’ evaluations and provide reports for each student assessed and/or served.
K. Participate in continuing education to ensure continued professional growth and awareness.
L. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
A. Certification in the area of Education for Visually Impaired.
B. Ability to meet Washington standards in Braille and Orientation & Mobility.
C. Ability to develop and maintain a schedule of services provided to districts, parents and children.
D. Personal transportation and willingness to travel.
Description of Responsibilities:
A. Assist districts in making appropriate referrals for vision services.
B. Review ophthalmological reports, assess student’s functional vision, media and mobility. Submit appropriate information and reports to determine educational impact.
C. Participate as a district team member for all children whose visual impairment may impact their educational performance.
D. Assess student's functional vision and prepare written reports with information for district use.
E. Assist district personnel to develop individual student goals and objectives for Individual Education Program (IEP).
F. Locate or provide districts with information to locate adaptive materials.
G. Teach district personnel skills needed to instruct or assist visually impaired students.
H. Provide direct services for pre-Braille readiness, Braille reading and writing, orientation and mobility instruction, and adaptive equipment instruction.
I. Provide other vision services as deemed appropriate by the student's IEP.
J. Maintain written records, secure updated ophthalmologists’ evaluations and provide reports for each student assessed and/or served.
K. Participate in continuing education to ensure continued professional growth and awareness.
L. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
A. Certification in the area of Education for Visually Impaired.
B. Ability to meet Washington standards in Braille and Orientation & Mobility.
C. Ability to develop and maintain a schedule of services provided to districts, parents and children.
D. Personal transportation and willingness to travel.
Instructions on How To Apply
Application Procedure: A completed application packet is required and must be received by the Human Resources Office at ESD 105, 33 South 2nd Ave, Yakima, WA 98902 by the deadline for application. The packet consists of an ESD 105 application form, letter of interest, resume, and three (3) signed letters of recommendation. An application may be downloaded from the Human Resources Section of our website at www.esd105.org. Position open until filled.
