ESE Teacher Consultant Visual Impairments

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Job Description

Job Title

Position Title: Exceptional Student Education - Teacher Consultant for Students with Visual Impairments

Location: Various Locations

Salary: DFT Salary Schedule ($55,00 - $94,000)

Reports to: Principal or Designee

Bargaining Unit: DFT

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Telecommuting Eligibility: Not eligible for telecommuting

In accordance with the Agreement between Detroit Federation of Teachers (DFT) and the Board of Education of the School District of the City of Detroit, the following vacancy is announced.

Position Summary

The Teacher Consultant for Students with a Visual Impairment (VI) provides instructional services to students with a visual impairment and those with a visual impairment in combination with other disabilities ages birth to 26. The VI Teacher Consultant provides information for Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) meetings, Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSP), Individualized Education Programs (IEP), and related services. The support of the VI Teacher Consultant is necessary to provide all stakeholders with a wide array of resources, guidance, and professional development as it relates to the needs of students with visual impairments.



Minimum Qualifications

• Possess a master’s degree or provide evidence of a bachelor’s degree with a current plan of work from an institution accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools or an equivalent agency
• Possess and provide evidence of a valid Michigan Teaching Certificate with a Visual Impairment (SK) endorsement
• Minimum of three (3) years satisfactory teaching experience; not less than two (2) years of teaching students with a visual impairment
• Working knowledge of current braille codes and knowledge of how to teach the reading and writing of braille, knowledge of abacus (and ability to teach multiple methods), knowledge of electronic devices including: braille and other specialized note takers, familiarity with low vision tools, comfort and skill in teaching functional daily living experiences, using knowledge of the Expanded Core Curriculum
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Maintains strict confidentiality as outlined by FERPA AND HIPAA
• Ability to work alone and in collaborative groups to provide services

• Provides appropriate, individualized instruction to qualifying students with visual impairments from ages birth to 26.
• Demonstrates ability to implement technical skills for students with visual impairments including reading and teaching braille; utilization and ability to teach abacus (multiple methods depending on student need); teaching students to use appropriate low vision aids and tools to maximize their functional vision; and ability to teach signature and slate and stylus.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of individualized education programs.
• Conducts functional vision assessments and learning media assessments to determine a student's visual functioning and learning media needs.
• Shares responsibility with classroom teachers in the identification of instructional areas in which the student requires assistance.
• Consults with classroom teachers, technology specialists, administrators, and other school staff to assist students based on assessed needs.
• Provides consultation and assistance to classroom teachers as to physical and instructional modifications needed for each student with visual impairments.
• Establishes and maintains open, cooperative, and mutually supportive relationships with instructional staff, students, parents, district representatives and other agencies within the community.
• Interprets medical…