Teacher - Visually Impaired

Required Qualifications:

 Bachelor’s or Master's Degree  Florida certification in Visually Impaired K-12

Desired Qualifications:

 Be able to establish rapport with students  Be able to establish positive relationships with parents, fellow workers and the community whenever possible  Be able to apply appropriate knowledge and skills to aid in remediation

Performance Responsibilities:

 Obtain screening results or screen with the Snellen E Chart or the Keystone Telebinocular  Verify that screening information for hearing, speech and language has been completed prior to evaluation  Obtain an eye report from a certified specialist  Give or obtain from others an academic evaluation  Develop and efficiently implement diagnostic individualized educational programs for each student  Order, receive, catalog and return large print books, Braille and equipment  Reevaluate annually each student for continuation purposes  Set up staffing conferences with parents and professionals at least annually to discuss progress of students  Maintain a completed confidential folder on each student  Make reports to the Director of Federal Programs and the Director of Exceptional Student Education as required  Drive the vision classroom and maintain efficient use of its equipment  Take advantage of inservice training  Attend departmental meetings  Order well in advance materials and equipment to expand and improve the program  Submit an annual evaluation, according to district procedures, to the principal and the Director of Exceptional Student Education  Perform other duties as assigned by the principal and/or designee