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Position Title: Vision Impaired Teacher
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Salary Schedule: State-Based Plus Local Supplement
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Department: Exceptional Students Education Program/School
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Job Code: 116500
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Reports To: Principal and Coordinator of ESEP
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Work Schedule: 188 days/8 hr.
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Grade/Level: N/A
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FLSA: Exempt
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Primary Function: Ability to provide instruction, assessing and encouraging student progress. Ability to manage the learning environment, complying with state and district-level regulations and policies.
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Working Conditions: Physical Demands:
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Classroom Environment
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Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard
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Hearing and speaking to exchange information
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Seeing to read a variety of materials
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Sitting for extended periods of time
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Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to file materials
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Qualifications:
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A valid Georgia Teaching Certificate in assigned teaching field as required by the Professional Standards Commission
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Must possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credentials as required for the position
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The Board of Education and the Superintendent may accept alternatives to some of the above requirements.
Essential Functions:
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Aid the classroom teacher in meeting the needs of the visually impaired students enrolled in the regular classroom
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Provide individualized instruction outside the classroom including reading and writing skills, typing, study techniques, visual stimulation, body awareness, visual and motor coordination, listening skills, and subject areas indicated by classroom teacher
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Order supplies and materials necessary to meet the students' IEP
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Evaluate students referred from visual screening
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Provide instruction in mobility including training in movement and in pre-cane skills for safe and efficient travel in and out of the classroom
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Counsel with teachers and parents on developmental problems of students
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Develop, implement, monitor, and review the IEP of each handicapped student on the caseload, at least annually
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Effectively utilize available technology in development of IEP and related documents
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Assure all due process procedural safeguards are afforded students and their parents
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Administer on an on-going basis evaluation of student progress toward mastery of established goals and objectives
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Possess and maintain valid and appropriate license, certificate and/or credential as may be required for this position
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Follow work scheduling and attendance requirements in a regular, predictable, and punctual manner
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Participate in training programs to increase skills and proficiency related to assignment
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Review current developments, literature and technical source information related to job responsibilities
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Ensure adherence to safety procedures
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Follow federal and state laws, as well as Board policies
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Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent or designee
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- Applicants will be selected for interview. Please do not contact local schools.
- It is the policy of the Paulding County School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, or disability in any employment practice, educational program, or any other program, activity, or service.
- Vacancies posted for a minimum of ten (10) calendar days. Emergency vacancies posted for a minimum of five (5) calendar days.
- Paulding County School District uses the E-Verify system to verify eligibility for employment in the United States.
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