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MADERA COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS CLASS TITLE: TEACHER, VISUALLY IMPAIRED BASIC FUNCTION: Under the general supervision and direction of an assigned administrator, provide assessment and consultation services to classroom teachers, as well as direct instruction to pupils with visual impairments as needs are identified. Plan, organize, and create an individualized program to maximize and promote the students’ progress to the fullest potential. Promote, by his/her action, the qualities of good citizenship, cooperative attitude, responsible conduct, good work habits, initiative, and appropriate attire as deemed by his/her immediate supervisor. Meet with a variety of administrators, teachers, parents, and students in an itinerant position and develop strong working relations with these groups. REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Assist in the identification of appropriate students to the program. Conduct assessments to determine the degree of visual impairment and its impact on the educational benefit of students referred for services. Participate in the development of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) suited to the needs of the students. Develop well-defined goals and objectives for students who are visually impaired. Work cooperatively and maintain effective working relationships with parents, community agencies, and/or district staff to provide a positive and productive learning environment. Teach special skills as needed, which may include Braille, typing, writing, daily living, and prevocational skills. Prepare and maintain records, reports, files, and documentation as required by Madera County Office of Education and Madera/Mariposa SELPA administrative policies, state and federal laws and regulations. Maintain professional competence through participation in inservice education activities provided by the Madera County Office of Education and in self-directed professional growth activities. Uphold confidentiality guidelines pertaining to students and their families. Integrate the recommendations of other professionals, including physicians, ophthalmologists, therapists, and nurses into the educational plans of students. Provide necessary supervision of students in out-of-classroom activities as directed to ensure their safety. Monitor student achievement through periodic, ongoing assessment and adjust instruction in response to student data. Consult on a regular basis with classroom teachers in planning the instructional program for individual visually impaired students. Evaluate the need for and arrange to provide or develop specialized equipment and materials needed by students. Provide direct service, consultation, and inservice assistance to teachers, staff, and others involved with visually impaired students. Facilitate student mainstreaming as required by the IEP. May supervise, coordinate, and plan the work of instructional assistants or other paraprofessionals who assist in the Special Education program. Monitor schedule so as to assure continuity and effective delivery of services to participating schools. OTHER DUTIES: Perform related duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES: KNOWLEDGE OF: California State Academic Standards. California Content Standards for the Teaching Profession. Legal requirements, state guidelines, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to visually impaired individuals. Individualized Education Plan process. Curriculum and lesson plan development to meet IEP or other educational goals. How to write effective, standards-based student goals and objectives. Appropriate options of delivery methods and services. Appropriate modifications and interventions of classroom curriculum. Basic grading procedures and/or recordkeeping techniques. Basic instructional strategies, methods, and techniques. Child guidance and development principles and practices related to children with special needs. Oral and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy. Operation of a computer and assigned software. Braille and other tactile systems. ABILITY TO: Provide educational services to visually impaired students. Organize curriculum and learning materials to instruct students with exceptional needs in individual and/or group educational activities. Conduct tests designed to assess academic, physical, vocational, and/or technology skills. Understand and relate to children with special needs. Coordinate service with the regular education teacher and work with core curriculum. Administer a variety of assessments. Implement curriculum that addresses student goals and objectives. Deliver methods and services to match specific student needs. Develop and implement modifications and intervention strategies. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Interpret, apply, and explain rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. Evaluate and analyze complex problems, issues, and concerns and render judgment, make timely and effective decisions, and solve problems efficiently. Operate a computer and assigned office equipment. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Meet schedules and timelines. Work independently with little direction. Travel between school sites and accommodate flexible scheduling demands. Plan and organize work. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s Degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements; prior teaching experience preferred. LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Possession of a valid California Credential authorizing services to teach children with disabilities of visual impairment, including blindness. Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) or BCLAD certification, or certificate authorizing services to limited English proficient students. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. WORKING CONDITIONS: ENVIRONMENT: Indoor and outdoor classroom environment. Driving a vehicle to conduct work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions in the work environment. Hearing and speaking to exchange information and provide instruction. Seeing to monitor student behavior during physical education activities. Seeing to read a variety of materials and to monitor student activities. Sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Dexterity of hands and fingers to set up specialized equipment and to operate a computer keyboard. Bending at the waist, kneeling, or crouching to assist students. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and moving specialized equipment. Walking over rough or uneven surfaces. Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Physical agility and stamina to demonstrate activities.

Requirements / Qualifications

Requirements / Qualifications

Under the general supervision and direction of an assigned administrator, provide assessment and consultation services to classroom teachers, as well as direct instruction to pupils with visual impairments as needs are identified. Plan, organize, and create an individualized program to maximize and promote the students’ progress to the fullest potential. Promote, by his/her action, the qualities of good citizenship, cooperative attitude, responsible conduct, good work habits, initiative, and appropriate attire as deemed by his/her immediate supervisor. Meet with a variety of administrators, teachers, parents, and students in an itinerant position and develop strong working relations with these groups.

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s Degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements; prior teaching experience preferred. Possession of a valid California Credential authorizing services to teach children with disabilities of visual impairment, including blindness or the ability to obtain the credential. Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) or BCLAD certification, or certificate authorizing services to limited English proficient students. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. The successful candidate must be cleared by the Department of Justice prior to employment as required by law.

Under the general supervision and direction of an assigned administrator, provide assessment and consultation services to classroom teachers, as well as direct instruction to pupils with visual impairments as needs are identified. Plan, organize, and create an individualized program to maximize and promote the students’ progress to the fullest potential. Promote, by his/her action, the qualities of good citizenship, cooperative attitude, responsible conduct, good work habits, initiative, and appropriate attire as deemed by his/her immediate supervisor. Meet with a variety of administrators, teachers, parents, and students in an itinerant position and develop strong working relations with these groups.

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s Degree, including all courses to meet credential requirements; prior teaching experience preferred. Possession of a valid California Credential authorizing services to teach children with disabilities of visual impairment, including blindness or the ability to obtain the credential. Cross-cultural Language and Academic Development (CLAD) or BCLAD certification, or certificate authorizing services to limited English proficient students. Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license. The successful candidate must be cleared by the Department of Justice prior to employment as required by law.

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APPLICATION PROCEDURE: The following items must be submitted: 1) Completed Application Form 2) Credential Required for Position 3) Resume 4) Letter of Introduction 5) Three Signed Letters of Reference Submit above items to: Mariela Gonzalez, Human Resources Madera County Superintendent of Schools 1105 S. Madera Avenue, Madera, CA 93637 SELECTION PROCEDURE: Applications will be reviewed by a screening committee for minimum qualifications. Interview dates will be individually arranged for selected applicants.

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