Job Openings

Foundation for Blind Children

08/10/2018

Orientation and Mobility Instructor - Essential Responsibilities:

Provide O & M services for children throughout the preschool and elementary education program. Provide consultation/direct services for infant/family teachers as requested
Evaluate all referrals to determine current level of skills and make recommendations regarding type of orientation and mobility service most appropriate for the child
Write objectives regarding child’s program to be included in each IEP. Participate in all IEP and other planning meetings regarding child
Teach all aspects of O & M training, including but not limited to: concept development, low vision skills, orientation skills, alternative mobility devices, and mobility skills to provide maximum independence for each student
Serve as liaison with school district, classroom teachers and parents, providing general education in the area of blindness and specifically Orientation and Mobility
Maintain necessary case records, reports, and other administrative tasks. Gather appropriate information from Districts and coordination of schedules with school based personnel

Teacher of the Visually Impaired - Essential 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 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 coordinator, 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.

Phone: 6023378271

Cert: COMS

Please submit resume to: jwylie@seeitourway.org

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