Teacher of Students who are Visually Impaired (TVI)

Position Descriptions: The Teacher of the Visually Impaired will provide specialized instruction and services to meet the unique educational needs of students with visual impairments ages 3-21. Teachers of the Visually Impaired will conduct functional vision/learning media assessments and provide written reports.

Qualifications:

1. Valid Missouri Certificate, Blind / Low Vision B-12

2. Licensure in Orientation and Mobility preferred

Report To: Special Services Director

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide and coordinate unique specialized instruction reflective of the student’s IEP.

2. Consult with classroom teachers, regular and special education personnel, parents, and students to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.

3. Coordinate large-type or Braille texts, supplementary materials, educational aids and equipment; monitor student’s maximum participation in all classroom activities.

4. Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.

5. Collaborative with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.

6. Attend IEP meetings as requested.

7. Conduct and interpret functional vision/learning media assessments and complete written reports.

8. Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.

9. Use technology to communicate and to enhance student learning.

General Responsibilities

1. Assume appropriate roles as adult model, behavior manager and educator.

2. Continue professional growth.