PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide and coordinate unique specialized instruction through daily lessons reflective of the curriculum and the student’s IEP.
• Consult with classroom teachers, regular and special education personnel, parents, and students to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.
• Coordinate supplementary materials, educational aids and equipment; support student’s maximum participation in all classroom activities.
• Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.
• Collaborate with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.
• Attend IEP meetings and required staff meetings.
• Conduct and interpret functional vision/learning assessments and complete written reports.
• Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.
• Use technology to communicate and to enhance student learning.
• Maintains appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom environment.
• Participate in parent conferences.
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.