Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Job Description

Job Description

Kelly Pediatric Therapy is seeking a Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide school-based services for a local school in Harford County, MD for the 2026/2027 school year.  Sign-on bonus of $1000

Perks: 

• Kelly Pediatric Therapy offers job stability and growth through advanced career opportunities. 

• We offer competitive rates with reimbursement for documentation, meeting attendance, and report writing. 

• This is a 1099 Independent contracting position, allowing for greater flexibility.? 

• Kelly Pediatric Therapy provides consistent on-site and off-site mentorship with Clinical Directors and Team Leaders. 

• School-Based Academy: We provide the support and community a new School-Based therapist needs to feel comfortable and be successful. 

• Lending Library: Kelly Pediatric Therapy recognizes the additional expense in providing evaluation materials. We have an extensive library of testing tools and assessments for therapists to borrow as needed. 

• Access to our Kelly Pediatric Therapy Team website for support and resources for innovative programming, school and caseload stability, and team collaboration for professional growth. 

• Access our group Facebook page to connect with other Kelly Pediatric Therapy therapists to share resources and updates. 

• Robust Referral Bonus Program. 

• Great company culture- supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment. 

Job Summary: 
The Extended School Year program is hiring Teachers of the Blind and Visually Impaired to provide direct instruction, adaptive materials, and consultative support to students with visual impairments to facilitate their compensation for a sensory deficit and to access the academic curriculum. 
?Essential Functions: 

• Provide instruction in Unified English Braille (UEB) Nemeth Code, visual discrimination, and other areas specific to students with visual impairments 

• Knowledge of Neurological Visual Impairments and facilitation techniques to support visual access 

• Independently plan and effectively deliver curriculum based on needs specified in Individual Educational Plans. 

• Observes, evaluates and prepares reports on progress of students. 

Other Duties: This position description does not express nor does it imply that the above duties are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent(s) in this position.? Additional duties may be assigned by the Administrator of the department, as needed, to adapt to the changing needs of the organization. 
Competencies: 

• Problem Solving- Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in-group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics. 

• Technical Skills- Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others. 

• Interpersonal Skills- Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things. 

• Oral Communication- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings. 

• Written Communication- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information. 

• Teamwork- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed. 

• Business Acumen- Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; Aligns work with strategic goals. 

• Cost Consciousness- Works within approved budget; Contributes to profits and revenue; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Conserves organizational resources. 

• Diversity- Demonstrates knowledge of EEO policy; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; Promotes a harassment-free environment. 

• Ethics- Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values

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Why Kelly Pediatric Therapy?

Looking to impact the future of children’s lives? At Kelly Pediatric Therapy, we endeavor to find the right therapy or related service opportunities for providers who are dedicated to our passion of helping children thrive. Kelly Pediatric Therapy is leading the charge as a provider focused environment, in the areas of Early Intervention, School-Based Services, and Outpatient care. No need for you to navigate the pediatric therapy world alone. Committed to quality treatment and provider retention, we offer programming, solutions, and resources - Always allowing you to treat with confidence, knowing that mentors, other clinicians, clinical directors, resources, ideas, and experience surround you and are available for you to utilize.

About Kelly

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