Teacher of the Visually Impaired

Soliant Health is working with a school district near Tacoma looking to hire a full-time teacher of the visually impaired. This position will be itinerant working a regular school schedule Monday through Friday. The TVI will be teaching servicing a K-12 caseload but conducting evaluations at the early childhood level.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Washington State teaching certificate with Special Education endorsement.
• AER certification in O/M or eligible for certification.
• Dual certification O/M and Vision Teacher preferred.
• Certification in Braille Proficiency/knowledge of Braille.
• Demonstrated desire and ability to work and communicate effectively with staff, students and parents from diverse cultural backgrounds.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CHARACTERISTICS:

• Participates as a member of the guidance team for special education and is a member of the IEP team.
• Works with the classroom teacher and other school staff to identify children with visual impairments.
• Conducts screening and assessment activities; writes reports on analysis of data. 
• Coordinates assessment with other specialists as a function of multi-disciplinary team responsibilities.
• Utilizes diagnostic/prescriptive teaching skills.
• Develops individualized instructional programs by writing annual goals and short-term instructional objectives in all relevant areas including prevocational and vocational education. 
• Coordinate program with classroom instruction; trains and supervises volunteer tutors, if appropriate. 
• Develops special curriculum or modifies existing curriculum to meet needs of children. 
• Maintains continuous records of individual student academic progress.
• Communicates learner objectives and progress to parents, teachers and administrators. 
• Evaluates student achievement and program effectiveness on a continuing basis. 
• Conducts above activities in accordance with all legal timelines and requirements.
• Participates in special education staff meetings, projects and other activities as directed

To inquire further about this position or other opportunities with Soliant, please contact Phillip Freeman at 678-459-1158 or email resume and references to [email protected]