Foundation for Blind Children
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Foundation for Blind Children, Phoenix, Arizona, United States, 85003
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About Foundation for Blind Children:
Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a high profile, nationally recognized non‑profit agency recently featured on FOX News, NBC’s “Today” Show, and in Arizona Highways magazine, USA Today and the Arizona Republic. Established in 1952, FBC serves over 2,000 individuals who are blind and visually impaired of all ages, from birth to 100+ years old on three campuses in the Valley. Our preschool program for children who are blind and visually impaired is one of the largest in Arizona and we are the leader in the blind community for new and innovative methods. The vision of the Foundation for Blind Children is a world where vision loss is a diagnosis, not a disability.
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Purpose The role of the Classroom Teacher of the Visually Impaired is to manage a class of learners who are visually impaired in a manner that meets the individual needs of each student in the class. This includes promoting learning and supplementing activities, coordinating and collaborating with support staff, using a variety of teaching approaches, and adapting instruction to include all students. The classroom teacher is responsible for the implementation of each student’s overall functional and academic program.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide direct instruction within a classroom setting in all areas of development
Provide education and support to the students’ families
Coordinate students’ individual education plan and the school day with other service providers and family
Administer assessments and prepare corresponding report such as but not limited to FVA, LMA, IEP, developmental checklists, progress notes
Maintain data collection and students’ records
Train, supervise and evaluate para‑educators in the classroom
Communicate effectively with assistant director, therapists, families, and students’ home school districts
Maintain supplies and materials for the classroom
Provide specialized instruction as the students’ teacher of the visually impaired
Collaborate with related service providers
Coordinate and monitor each student’s daily, routine medical needs including monitoring overall health, monitoring and documenting seizure activity, and provide direction and supervision of para‑educators’ attention to these needs
Requirements
Demonstrate knowledge of the early development of children and the special learning needs of visually impaired children; techniques and procedures of teaching and assessments
Ability to modify and adapt classroom materials, equipment, and classroom environment
Ability to work with a group of professionals and coordinate classroom schedule to best meet students’ needs
Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with children and their families
Work cooperatively with parents, peers, administrators and school representatives
Maintain and improve professional competence
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi‑cultural, diverse socioeconomic setting
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Basic computer skills
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) from accredited college or university in education of the visually impaired or early childhood with current certification visual impairment
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety
CPR/First Aid/AED
Article 9
Working conditions
Works in a traditional climate controlled school environment
Will spend time outdoors and offsite for periodic events and field trips
Physical Requirements
Ability to move body in many different ways in order to interact with and position students such as: stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing and pulling consistently throughout the day and on a daily basis
Required to routinely lift a minimum of 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Personal Characteristics
Accountable
Trustworthy
Critical thinker
Collaborative
Belief that all children can learn
Celebrates progress
Strong awareness of self
Direct reports
Assigned Para‑Educators
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Foundation for Blind Children is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate.
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About Foundation for Blind Children:
Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a high profile, nationally recognized non‑profit agency recently featured on FOX News, NBC’s “Today” Show, and in Arizona Highways magazine, USA Today and the Arizona Republic. Established in 1952, FBC serves over 2,000 individuals who are blind and visually impaired of all ages, from birth to 100+ years old on three campuses in the Valley. Our preschool program for children who are blind and visually impaired is one of the largest in Arizona and we are the leader in the blind community for new and innovative methods. The vision of the Foundation for Blind Children is a world where vision loss is a diagnosis, not a disability.
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Salary: Competitive
Job Purpose The role of the Classroom Teacher of the Visually Impaired is to manage a class of learners who are visually impaired in a manner that meets the individual needs of each student in the class. This includes promoting learning and supplementing activities, coordinating and collaborating with support staff, using a variety of teaching approaches, and adapting instruction to include all students. The classroom teacher is responsible for the implementation of each student’s overall functional and academic program.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Provide direct instruction within a classroom setting in all areas of development
Provide education and support to the students’ families
Coordinate students’ individual education plan and the school day with other service providers and family
Administer assessments and prepare corresponding report such as but not limited to FVA, LMA, IEP, developmental checklists, progress notes
Maintain data collection and students’ records
Train, supervise and evaluate para‑educators in the classroom
Communicate effectively with assistant director, therapists, families, and students’ home school districts
Maintain supplies and materials for the classroom
Provide specialized instruction as the students’ teacher of the visually impaired
Collaborate with related service providers
Coordinate and monitor each student’s daily, routine medical needs including monitoring overall health, monitoring and documenting seizure activity, and provide direction and supervision of para‑educators’ attention to these needs
Requirements
Demonstrate knowledge of the early development of children and the special learning needs of visually impaired children; techniques and procedures of teaching and assessments
Ability to modify and adapt classroom materials, equipment, and classroom environment
Ability to work with a group of professionals and coordinate classroom schedule to best meet students’ needs
Ability to establish rapport and maintain effective relationships with children and their families
Work cooperatively with parents, peers, administrators and school representatives
Maintain and improve professional competence
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a multi‑cultural, diverse socioeconomic setting
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Basic computer skills
Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) from accredited college or university in education of the visually impaired or early childhood with current certification visual impairment
Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate
Fingerprint Clearance Card issued by Arizona Department of Public Safety
CPR/First Aid/AED
Article 9
Working conditions
Works in a traditional climate controlled school environment
Will spend time outdoors and offsite for periodic events and field trips
Physical Requirements
Ability to move body in many different ways in order to interact with and position students such as: stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, pushing and pulling consistently throughout the day and on a daily basis
Required to routinely lift a minimum of 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds
Personal Characteristics
Accountable
Trustworthy
Critical thinker
Collaborative
Belief that all children can learn
Celebrates progress
Strong awareness of self
Direct reports
Assigned Para‑Educators
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Foundation for Blind Children is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to excellence through diversity. All eligible candidates are invited to apply for position vacancies as appropriate.
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