Teacher of Vision Impaired

Geary County USD 475 
Job Description
 
Classification:                            Certified
Division/Department:                 Special Education
Job Category:                            Teacher K-12
FLSA:                                         Exempt
 
Title:                                         Teacher of Vision Impaired
 
Qualifications:                          
*Current Kansas Teaching Certificate with Special Education endorsement appropriate to the assignment on file in the Devin Center
*Health certificate on file in Devin Center
*3-5 years teaching experience preferred, but not required
 
Reports To:                               Director of Special Education 
Supervises:                               Students K-12, Interpreters, and Paraprofessionals
 
BASIC FUNCTION/PURPOSE
 
To provide each student that is Visually Impaired requiring special education with an instructional program that will enable him/her to receive a free and appropriate education.
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Meets certification requirements as established by the Kansas State Department of Education.
2. Meets highly qualified criteria as established by Kansas State Department of Education
3. Is eligible for categorical aid reimbursement.
4. Proven capabilities in area(s) indicated as performance responsibilities.
5. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable. 

JOB GOAL:   To provide each student that is Visually Impaired requiring special education with an instructional program that will enable him/her to receive a free and appropriate education.
 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
            The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.     
            The employee performing the duties of this position is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, hear, bend, stoop, and reach.  The employee may be occasionally required to manually lift, move, or carry up to 50 pounds.  The employee is required to interact with staff and meet the demands of several different people.  The employee is responsible for the work output of others.  The employee occasionally works extended hours.  Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
 
CRITICAL SKILLS:

1. Ability to maintain regular and good work attendance and come to work on time.
2. Ability to work constructively and cooperatively with others.
3. Ability to respond to information requests in a courteous, timely and helpful manner.
4. Ability to manage job responsibilities while meeting established deadlines.
5. Ability to access, input, and retrieves information from a computer.
6. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Support the philosophy and vision of exceptional services in the Geary County School District.
2. Provides an individualized instructional program for each student that is Visually Impaired consistent with his/her needs and abilities.
3. Assists in screening, evaluating, and recommending programs for students that are Visually Impaired.
4. Coordinates and supervises work experience and on-the-job training programs involving the Visually Impaired.
5. Assists the Director of Special Education in the evaluation, development, and improvement of the instructional activities designed for students that are Visually Impaired.
6. Review IEP and Evaluation files to ensure that they meet all regulatory and district standards, are written to reflect best practice, reflect high quality programming and are implemented with integrity.
7. Submit all required documentation to the district office in a timely manner.
8. Enter accurate data into the district student information system in a timely manner.
9. Possess knowledge legal regulations governing our program.
10. Utilize data to guide the focus of student IEPs and improve student achievement.
11. Supervise, provide professional development, and coordinate the scheduling of Para Educators.
12. Assist with the integration of exceptional students into the general education program.
13. Keep informed regarding new technologies that facilitate and support student learning.
14. Communicate clearly and accurately with administrators, staff, parents, students and agencies.
15. Plan and implement transition services for students.
16. Respect the confidentiality of records and information regarding students, parents, and teachers in accordance with accepted professional ethics, and state, and federal laws.
17. Participate as a team member in the comprehensive evaluation, review, and re-evaluation process.
18. Assist general education teachers in the development and implementation of universal design methods, curricular modifications, and appropriate classroom strategies.
19.  Provide demonstration of effective teaching practices within the classroom. 
20. Establish mentoring relationships among teachers to support inclusion activities.
21. Intervene and provide support with discipline problems of exceptional students.  
22. Oversee the collection, analysis and interpretation of evaluative data regarding exceptional students in general education settings.
23. Uphold and enforce Board policies, administrative procedures, school rules, and federal and state regulations including but not limited to

Kansas Plan for Special Education
Consolidated Plan for Federal Programs
Acceptable use of technology
Sexual and racial harassment
Child abuse reporting
 
Term of Employment:                Teacher Contract
 
Salary Range:                           Determined by placement on teacher salary schedule.
 
Evaluation Frequency:               Job performance will be evaluated in accordance with state regulations and the terms established in the negotiated agreement.
 
Updated: 9-29-2016
Notice of Nondiscrimination
Geary County USD #475 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and/or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. For questions or complaints based on race, color, national origin, sex or age, please contact the USD 475 Director of Human Resources, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000. For questions or complaints based on disability, please contact the USD 475 Director of Exceptional Student Services, 123 N. Eisenhower, Junction City, KS 66441. Telephone: 785.717.4000
 

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