Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Teacher of the Visually ImpairedThis is a professional position to meet the individual needs of students who are blind or students with visual impairments through direct service and consultative support to staff and families to support progress in the General Education Curriculum and Expanded Core Curriculum.Essential functions include:Ability to professionally relate to and collaborate with co-workers, students, and community membersAbility to understand and maintain confidentialityAbility to use technology effectively to complete tasksAbility to report to work daily and on timeAbility to organize, supervise, coordinate and establish priorities of tasks to be completedAbility to work independently in the absence of detailed instructions and to follow complex oral and/or written instructionsAbility to communicate orally or in writing, courteously and tactfully, with staff, students, parents, and the community in a timely mannerPossess excellent time management skills and the ability to take initiative and make decisions within assigned responsibility in a challenging, fast-paced professional environment and be flexible in work responsibilities and hoursPossess knowledge of the programs, policies, and procedures of the St. Mary's County Public SchoolsPossess knowledge of educational implications of visual conditionsPossess knowledge of how curriculum, modifications and accommodations and assessment are aligned to meet the needs of the visually impaired learnerDuties and responsibilities include:Evaluates students and provides reports/information to the student's IEP Team for eligibility determinationDevelops and monitors IEP goals and objectives based on assessment and data informationDelivers specialized instruction in the Expanded Core Curriculum and compensatory strategies deemed necessary by the IEP team (Braille, low vision devices, technology)Completes Learning Media Assessments and Functional Vision Assessments to determine present levels of performance and identify areas of needAnalyzes and synthesizes data and present within a formal written reportDevelops IEP goals and objectives based on present levels of performance, formative and summative assessment informationCollaborates with general educators to disseminate information about student needsUtilizes assessment data to determine appropriate instructional strategies, modifications, and accommodations necessary for student access to instruction within the academic settingPerforms frequent formal and informal assessments to monitor and further guide instructionCommunicates positively and frequently with families on student progressCollaborates with the educational team to provide knowledge about learners who are visually impaired and assist in developing accessible lessons and assessmentsEnsures that all IEPs and IFSPs are implemented with fidelityCollaborates with educational teams on a regular basis to ensure students have access to curriculumProvides positive communication to team members and families about student's progress and achievementCompletes and maintains Medical Assistance logsCollects, analyzes, and reports data to monitor progress, determine and report present levels of performance and to develop appropriate goals and objectivesPerforms other related and nonrelated job duties as assignedQualifications:Required:Bachelor's DegreeCurrently hold or be eligible to hold Blind/Visually Impaired certification through the Maryland State Department of Education.Preferred:Eligible for professional certificate/license in content areaTerm of employment: Full-time ten-month positionSalary grade range: The salary for this EXEMPT position will be based on EASMC salary schedule for ten-month employees.Bargaining unit eligibility: EASMCUpdated 04.2025, 07.2024The Board of Education reserves the right to reject any or all applicants, re-advertise, and/or withdraw the positions.The St. Mary's County Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status or sexual orientation, religion, or disability in matters affecting employment or providing access to programs.