Part-Time (2 days a week) Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI)2024-2025
Responsibilities
To provide functional vision assessments, instruction and vision mobility training to students with vision impairments. To provide appropriate materials and consultation to teachers for implementation in the classroom and other educational settings as appropriate.
Qualifications
1. Shall possess the necessary license required by the Colorado Department of Education or be endorsed in the appropriate areas accepted by the Colorado Department of Education in lieu of such license.
2. O & M preferred.
3. Must be able to pass the Braille Competency Test.
4. Participate in all professional growth opportunities offered by the BOCES.
Skills, Experience, Other Requirements
1. Evaluate students referred for a functional vision assessment and provide materials for instruction for educators.
2. Provide orientation and mobility training when appropriate.
3. Apply instruction to the current IEP goals, objectives, needs and strengths.
4. Provide instruction to students with a vision disability
5. Participate in child find and vision screenings.
6. Consult with parents and educators concerning the visual impairment of students in Special Education.
7. Provide materials and adapt materials for the visually impaired students.
8. Provide appropriate compensatory skills to students with visual impairments.
9. Provide teachers with information and materials regarding the general management of instruction specifying the vision needs of students.
10. Provide in-service education for teachers and administrators when requested and act as a liaison between school and agencies for parents and students.
11. Provide data that demonstrates progress towards goals for each student receiving vision services.
Application Deadline Open until filled Employment Date Benefit Package and Salary Range
August 2024,Major Medical, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, P.E.R.A., P.E.R.A. 401K/457, Personal/Sick Leave.
Salary time Range: Depending on years of experience/education. Between the range of $30.45/hr to $42.63/hr Submit Application Materials To:
Please complete online Applitrack application process at www.cboces.org / Employment Opportunities. Please include cover letter, resume, and three current letters of reference by the application deadline.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $30.45 - $42.63 per hour
Expected hours: 16 per week
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Mental & Behavioral Health Technicians: 1 year (Preferred)
- Behavioral health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person