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Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Bucks County Intermediate Unit · Doylestown, Stati Uniti d'America · Hybrid

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JOB DESCRIPTION 

 

Job Summary:  

Provides 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 
  • Provide instruction in use of specialized technology, (computer keyboarding, Braille, digital resources) 
  • Provide instruction in the expanded Common Core Curriculum 
  • Provide instruction in evaluations (Functional Vision Evaluation/Learning Media Assessment) and training for assistive devices.  

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. 


Supervisory Responsibility: No direct supervisory responsibilities. 


Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

 

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. 

 

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 193-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours are dependent on the needs of the districts.  Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand. 


Travel: Travel is dependent on the assignment within Bucks County and is reimbursed in accordance with IRS guidelines and rates


Education and Experience:


Level of Degree: 

Bachelor’s degree required


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrates the ability to instruct, develop and maintain skills to meet student’s unique instructional needs in the following areas as indicated in Individual Education Plans: 
  1. low vision and visual efficiency skills 
  2. concept development and academic skills 
  3. daily living skills 
  4. career and vocational skills 
  5. communication skills to include Braille reading and writing as appropriate 
  6. social /emotional skills and abilities 
  7. sensory motor skills  

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable):  Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

  

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer:  The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.