Broome-Tioga BOCES
Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Broome-Tioga BOCES, Binghamton, New York, United States, 13903
Position Description:
Seeking teacher of the visual impaired to provide direct instruction to students with visual impairments. BT BOCES provides services for students on track to receive a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) and students who are on a regent’s diploma tract in both self-contained and general ed settings. Students served (K-12) include individuals with significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs and/or learning differences. Key responsibilities include :
Work in pull-out individual sessions, support with push-in services as appropriate and collaborate with classroom teachers regularly
Identifies, develops, and implements appropriate instructional strategies, materials, equipment, and environmental factors that will maximize a student’s visual functioning
Conducts functional vision assessments
Interprets eye/medical reports and shares information with team members.
Provides training/information for school personnel and parents regarding the needs of students with visual impairments
Design, facilitate, implement, and monitor progress of IEP goals
On-going collaboration with the student’s team to ensure the provision of quality services
Accurately complete all paperwork related to provided services in a timely manner as mandated by New York State and school policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
New York State certification as a Special Education Teacher
Must hold Teacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired certification
Training in Orientation and Mobility preferred
Ability to read & instruct in Braille
Ability to modify activities and materials to meet the individual needs of students based on the IEP/ assessment
Strong collaboration skills
A commitment to meeting the needs of every student
A strong belief that all students can succeed
Civil Service Title: Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Job Number: 22-204
Seeking teacher of the visual impaired to provide direct instruction to students with visual impairments. BT BOCES provides services for students on track to receive a Skills and Achievement Commencement Credential (SACC) and students who are on a regent’s diploma tract in both self-contained and general ed settings. Students served (K-12) include individuals with significant developmental and intellectual disabilities, social/emotional needs, behavior management needs and/or learning differences. Key responsibilities include :
Work in pull-out individual sessions, support with push-in services as appropriate and collaborate with classroom teachers regularly
Identifies, develops, and implements appropriate instructional strategies, materials, equipment, and environmental factors that will maximize a student’s visual functioning
Conducts functional vision assessments
Interprets eye/medical reports and shares information with team members.
Provides training/information for school personnel and parents regarding the needs of students with visual impairments
Design, facilitate, implement, and monitor progress of IEP goals
On-going collaboration with the student’s team to ensure the provision of quality services
Accurately complete all paperwork related to provided services in a timely manner as mandated by New York State and school policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
New York State certification as a Special Education Teacher
Must hold Teacher of the Blind & Visually Impaired certification
Training in Orientation and Mobility preferred
Ability to read & instruct in Braille
Ability to modify activities and materials to meet the individual needs of students based on the IEP/ assessment
Strong collaboration skills
A commitment to meeting the needs of every student
A strong belief that all students can succeed
Civil Service Title: Teacher of the Visually Impaired
Job Number: 22-204