North Beach, MD30+ days ago
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: BS/BA Degree in Education or other relevant field of study; Current Washington State Teaching Certificate, or can obtain a Washington State Teaching Certificate: Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired from an accredited and nationally recognized university program; Must have Unified Braille Exam (UEB) certification or Library of Congress certification, or be able to obtain either within one year of hire date; Master's Degree in Teacher of Visually Impaired Learner/Orientation & Mobility program, preferred; Teaching experience as an itinerant teacher of the visually impaired, preferred; Experience working with children with multiple disabilities including blindness, preferred; and/or Orientation & Mobility Certification. Perform or facilitate necessary learning media assessments: functional vision, technology, and orientation & mobility; Provide direct and consultative services as per Individual Education Plans (IEP); Provide workshops and in-services as needed to assist families and school district personnel in understanding the unique needs of the visually impaired learner; Assist districts in obtaining necessary alternative format materials and equipment as identified through the IEP process: Work collaboratively with families, students and district personnel to develop IEP goals and objectives in the expanded core curriculum.