Teacher of the Visually Impaired - ESY

Teacher of the Visually Impaired - ESY

Position Details

This role is a contracted summer position spanning June, July, and August, offering up to 40 total hours at an hourly rate of $45.51.

The position involves driving and includes coverage of Erie, Warren, and Crawford Counties.

Position Overview:
The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit (IU5) is seeking to fill an itinerant position for Teacher of the Visually Impaired to service students in the Tri County region. These teachers provide services for students birth through 21 in both Early Intervention and School Aged programs.

Required Qualifications:
- Valid Pennsylvania Certification in Visually Impaired PK-12

Desired Qualifications:
- Certification in regular education
- Knowledge of various disability categories (i.e. Developmental Delays, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Speech and Language)

Essential Functions:
- Screening, assessing and developing individual education plans for students who are blind/visually impaired
- Conducting evaluations to determine eligibility for services
- Adhering to the applicable laws and policies that govern special education
- Providing services as determined through the IEP process
- Inputting data utilizing various systems
- Assist students in understanding the expanded core curriculum as well as other curricular materials related to the subject areas and make adaptations and modifications in accordance with the students' individual programs
- Serve in the role of mentor, advisor, consultant and advocate for the students in which they service
- The professional is responsible for meeting the duties of teaching as outlined in CSPG No. 60, laws, Board Policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement