Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI)

Teacher for the Visually Impaired (TVI)
Compensation Range: $50-55/hour

Location:   Pontiac, MI; Onsite – School Setting

Position Summary
The itinerant teacher for students with visual impairments travels to the students' assigned schools to provide direct and/or consultative special education services relating to vision loss. These services enable the students to learn in a variety of settings. The students range in age from 3 years through 21 and may have only a visual impairment or additional disabilities. The cognitive levels of the students range from severely impaired to gifted and talented. At RCM Healthcare Services, we're passionate about connecting talented professionals with the right opportunities - join our network and be supported every step of the way.

Key Duties:

• Performs functional vision and learning media assessments in accordance with Child Find and three-year evaluations.
• Provides instruction consistent with student Individualized Education Plans, using strategies, methods and materials appropriate to the learner’s abilities, needs, and learning styles.
• Interprets eye medical reports as they relate to educational environments.
• Develops and revises Individual Educational Programs for students as necessary.
• Recommends appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, clinical low vision evals, orientation and mobility, psycho-social, and adaptive physical education.
• Assists in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for the student with visual impairments to learn (Brallier, low vision devices, assistive technology, and computer) including ensuring necessary room modifications and lighting changes.
• Provides the classroom teacher with information regarding the specialized strategies needed to teach a student with visual impairments.
• Provides modified materials to the classroom teacher according to the student’s IEP.
• Provides Braille, recorded/enlarged materials, and tactual symbols as appropriate for each child.
• Provides updated pupil information. (VI registration, deaf/blind census, textbook projections)
• Consults with other instructional staff to provide information to incorporate the expanded core curriculum into the entire instructional setting.
• Submits requests for instructional materials, conferences, field trips, and personnel needs.
• Informs various special education personnel of progress and needs of the students with visual impairment on a regular basis.
• Maintains adequate record of all assessments, IEPs and progress reports.
• Registers students with visual impairments with appropriate agencies.
• Prepares paperwork as appropriate and attend IEP team and 504 meetings for students with visual impairments.
• Distributes information to parents concerning workshops, conferences, and equipment acquisition.
• Works as liaison with other agencies in the vocational assessment process.
• Participates in transition planning.
• Consults with parents, staff and outside agencies as appropriate or necessary.
• Communicates with low-vision specialists, ophthalmologists, and optometrists concerning exams, and attends exams when appropriate.
• Demonstrates basic content knowledge.
• Demonstrates understanding of the AZ Academic Standards.
• Indicates awareness of prerequisite learning.
• Displays pedagogical knowledge.
• Displays understanding of the AZ Professional Teaching Standards.
• Demonstrates knowledge of IEP goals and objectives.
• Goals are standards-based and/or IEP based suited to most students.
• Goals are clearly stated.
• Goals include methods of assessment.
• Learning activities are suitable to student’s instructional and IEP goals and objectives.
• Materials and resources support the instructional goals and engage students in meaningful learning.
• The lesson or unit has a recognizable structure and time allocations for learning activities are reasonable.
• Performance objectives are clearly communicated to the student.
• Assessment criteria measures student performance as it relates to the instructional goals.
• Standards of conduct have been established.
• Is aware of student behavior.
• Responds appropriate to student behavior.
• Attends meetings regarding students with visual impairments in the district.
• Links appropriate academic standards specific to visual and/or equipment needs demonstrated through observation, IEP goals and objectives.
• Ensures that appropriate accommodations and services are presented and incorporated into the IEP and/or 504 paperwork.
• Demonstrates the ability to properly identify children who qualify for visually impaired services in the District.
• Maintains charts or has access to the information through the computer system that includes the student’s IEP and/or 504 paperwork and most current vision report.
• Maintains updated rosters of every identified and potential student with a vision impairment.
• Advises parents/guardians of the need for updated information including vision reports.
• Teacher maintains a close relationship with special education records in order to ensure proper census counts of students with visual impairments.
• Communicates with District colleagues in order to ensure IEP and/or 504 paperwork is completed and reflects the needed services and accommodations for the students with visual impairments.
• Demonstrates a professional attitude.
• Plans and implements a Professional Development Plan.
• Must meet any additional specific job requirements.

Schedule / Shift:

• Shift details: School Day Schedule
• Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week
• Contract length: School Year

Key Duties

• Interpret physician orders related to professional area of responsibility
• Assess gross motor skills and therapeutic equipment needs of students
• Develop, implement, monitor, and modify treatment plans based on physician orders and assessment of students as appropriate
• Collaborates with the school team to develop Individualized Education Programs and Section 504 Plans to address the students' unique needs
• Consults with teachers, parents, other personnel, and/or outside professionals for the purpose of providing requested information, developing plans for services, and/or making recommendations
• Coordinates with community agencies including medical, judicial, social service, and mental health services for the purpose of determining appropriate treatments, etc to meet the needs of specific students
• Participates in meetings, workshops, and seminars as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform functions
• Prepares a wide variety of written materials (e.g. evaluations, correspondence, memos, treatment plans, reports, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities, providing written reference, and/or conveying information
• Complete IEP, MET, Medicaid, and treatment forms/reports
• Maintain treatment/progress notes and Medicaid documentation per professional standards
• Train Paraprofessionals/PTAs on various student plans
• Regular and predictable attendance

Requirements
Licenses & Certifications

• Must have authorization to work in the United States as defined by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986.
• Must meet all Arizona Department of Education certification requirements.
• Must have Arizona provisional, standard or reciprocal Special Education certification in Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments.

Skills

• A passion for working with children
• The ability to "connect" with staff, children, and parents
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively use technology as a tool for planning and implementing instructional strategies.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule.
• Access to personal transportation

Benefits

• Temporary (Hourly) Roles
• Comprehensive benefits that include medical, dental, and vision
• Company-paid Basic Life/AD&D and Long-Term Disability for employees working 30+ hours/week
• Paid sick leave may be available based on hours worked and state laws
• Benefit offerings are subject to legal requirements, eligibility status, and work location
• Employees 21+ can participate in the 401(k) Savings Plan

About Us
RCM Healthcare Services works with professionals across schools, healthcare, and community-based settings nationwide. We support both contract and direct hire opportunities, connecting people early in their careers and experienced professionals to roles that align with their experience and preferences.

With more than 50 years of staffing experience, our team understands the environments you’re stepping into and what it takes to be successful in them. We stay closely involved from the first conversation through placement, with consistent communication, a reliable point of contact, and follow-through at every step. We’re committed to caring for the professionals we work with and the communities they support and offer competitive pay and benefits designed to support your well-being.
RCM Healthcare Services is Joint Commission certified, reflecting a commitment to quality, compliance, and a consistent experience.
Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation
RCM Technologies is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state laws. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for or perform this role, please contact us, and we will engage in an interactive process to support your needs.

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