Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Teacher of the Visually ImpairedThis position is responsible for providing a comprehensive educational program to students who are visually impaired in a manner consistent with the needs of the district's goals and objectives.Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree and meeting certification requirements as established by Bulloch County Schools. Must hold or be eligible to hold a Georgia Professional Standards Commission Certification in the area of Special Education Visual Impairment Endorsement. Experience working with a diverse group of people is necessary. The candidate should embody the core values of the district; relational, purposeful, reflective, resourceful, courageous and accountable. Must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function of the position. When appropriate, reasonable accommodations will be provided to afford persons with disabilities an opportunity to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to provide a criminal background check with results that adhere to Bulloch County Board of Education Policy GAK(1).Preferred qualifications include experience working in a K-12 setting and experience working with populations who are visually impaired.Duties and responsibilities include assessing and documenting students' education needs to develop and implement appropriate instructional plans for students who are visually impaired. Plans using state and local school district curricula and standards/develops appropriate instructional materials, effective strategies, resources and data to address the differentiated needs of students who are visually impaired. Promotes the learning of students who are visually impaired by using research-based instructional strategies relevant to the content to engage students in active learning and to facilitate the students' acquisition of key knowledge and skills. Systematically gathers, analyzes and uses relevant data to measure student progress, to inform instructional content and delivery methods, and to provide timely and constructive feedback to both students and parents. Attends and participates in students' IEP meetings and communicates effectively with students, parents/guardians, district and school personnel and other stakeholders in ways that enhance student learning. Provides a well-managed, safe and orderly environment that is conducive to learning and encourages respect for all. Creates a student-centered, academic environment in which teaching and learning occur at high levels and students are self-directed learners. Exhibits a commitment to professional ethics and the school's mission, participates in professional growth opportunities to support student learning and contributes to the profession. Performs other duties as requested.Performance factors include light work, interaction with others, concentration, stressful circumstances, independent judgment, organizational skills, public contact, and attendance and dependability.Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent or designated supervisor in accordance with Policy GBI - Evaluation of Personnel.