Dual-Credentialed Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) & Orientation and Mobility (O&M) Specialist at Sonja Biggs Educational Services Inc.
Job Summary
Job Summary
Roles and Responsibilities: TEACHER OF STUDENTS WITH VISUAL IMPAIRMENTS (TVI): - Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs) for students with visual impairments. - Provide direct and consultative TVI services in remote, hybrid, and in-person educational settings. - Adapt instructional materials and educational environments to meet students' individual visual and access needs. - Conduct assessments to evaluate student needs, educational access, and progress. - Develop appropriate IEP goals and recommendations based on assessment results and student needs. - Monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods, accommodations, and strategies as appropriate. - Foster independence, self-advocacy, and access to the educational environment. - Collaborate with parents, teachers, case managers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, and other members of the educational team. - Support students with a wide range of visual needs, including students with CVI, complex access needs, and/or deafblindness. - Maintain accurate documentation, service records, progress information, and communication with relevant stakeholders. ORIENTATION AND MOBILITY(O&M): - Be responsible for student safety in all O&M teaching environments while fostering maximum independence. - Provide O&M instruction in alignment with current best practices. - Teach students the skills and knowledge necessary to travel safely, confidently, independently, and efficiently in familiar and unfamiliar environments. - Provide instruction across appropriate settings, including school campuses, indoor and outdoor environments, and community-based settings. - Conduct thorough, data-driven O&M assessments addressing both short- and long-term student needs. - Develop assessment recommendations addressing student strengths, indoor and outdoor mobility skills, campus and community-based skills, and appropriate services. - Develop SMART IEP goals in collaborati
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Duties:
Will perform all the duties of a certified Teacher of the Blind and Visually impaired and Orientation and Mobility Specialist including:
- Being an itinerant Teacher
- Instruct in orientation, mobility, Braille, technology, and daily living skills
- Perform assessments
- Communicate between parents, students, school district personnel, and employees of SBES, Inc.
- Teach all components of the expanded core curriculum
- Work with a wide variety of students, including regular education, multiply impaired, and resource students
Benefits:
- 401K
- Fully paid health insurance
- Fully paid dental
- Fully paid life insurance ($25,000)
- Chiropractic and Acupuncture
- Trainings and certifications
- Access to conferences and professional memberships
- Supportive and collaborative team passionate about helping blind/low-vision students succeed.
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Requirements / Qualifications
Dual certification is required for this position. Candidates must possess BOTH of the following California credentials: Valid California Teaching Credential authorizing services for students with Visual Impairments (TVI) – REQUIRED California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential in Orientation & Mobility (O&M) – REQUIRED
Experience: - Teaching students with visual impairments: 1 year preferred - Special education experience: 1 year preferred - Orientation & Mobility experience in educational settings: Preferred Sorry, no interns or anyone that does not already have credentials and have had at least one year of experience
Requirements / Qualifications
Dual certification is required for this position. Candidates must possess BOTH of the following California credentials: Valid California Teaching Credential authorizing services for students with Visual Impairments (TVI) – REQUIRED California Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential in Orientation & Mobility (O&M) – REQUIRED
Experience: - Teaching students with visual impairments: 1 year preferred - Special education experience: 1 year preferred - Orientation & Mobility experience in educational settings: Preferred Sorry, no interns or anyone that does not already have credentials and have had at least one year of experience
Comments and Other Information
Additional qualifications include:
Experience working with students with visual impairments.
Experience working with students with complex access needs preferred.
Knowledge of instructional strategies and educational practices for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Knowledge of current Orientation & Mobility instructional practices and techniques.
Ability to conduct comprehensive TVI and O&M assessments and develop appropriate IEP goals and service recommendations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also working effectively as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain an accurate Google Calendar and effectively manage files and folders within Google Drive.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in both remote and in-person environments.
Ability to be punctual, reliable, flexible, and responsive to student and district needs.
Willingness to travel for in-person student services, assessments, meetings, and community-based O&M instruction as required.
Comments and Other Information
Additional qualifications include:
Experience working with students with visual impairments.
Experience working with students with complex access needs preferred.
Knowledge of instructional strategies and educational practices for students who are blind or visually impaired.
Knowledge of current Orientation & Mobility instructional practices and techniques.
Ability to conduct comprehensive TVI and O&M assessments and develop appropriate IEP goals and service recommendations.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with students, families, educators, administrators, and multidisciplinary teams.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also working effectively as part of a team.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to maintain an accurate Google Calendar and effectively manage files and folders within Google Drive.
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in both remote and in-person environments.
Ability to be punctual, reliable, flexible, and responsive to student and district needs.
Willingness to travel for in-person student services, assessments, meetings, and community-based O&M instruction as required.