TITLE: Specialist – Visually Impaired
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To work on an educational team developing, implementing, and monitoring programs favorable to learning and personal growth for visually impaired students (preschool through 8th grade) in the least restrictive environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:
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Arizona Special Education Teacher certification with Visually Impaired special area
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Master Degree in special Education (preferred)
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Ability to travel to more than one work location in the course of the day as assigned
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Ability to assess needs, develop and implement the IEP, and evaluate outcomes in specialty
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all duties and responsibilities performed by the incumbents of this class.)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Conduct appropriate language and academic evaluations; develop, implement and monitor appropriate Individual Education Plans (IEP’s).
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Confer and consult with regular classroom teachers regarding student needs and progress.
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Maintain accurate records for documentation of student progress.
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Participate in the Multidisciplinary Evaluation Team (MET) process.
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Plan, conduct and/or participate in in-service professional development activities.
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Maintain on-going communication (verbal and written) with parents of special education students.
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Direct activities of instructional assistants and/or personal assistants if applicable.
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Provide input to performance evaluation for instructional and/or personal assistants to administrators.
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May be required to participate in student’s meetings which occur beyond the staff’s work assignment schedule.
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Perform other duties as assigned.
Please note that the closing date for this posting may be changed at any time without prior notice.
DEPARTMENT: Student Success
SALARY: Specialist Schedule
WORK YEAR: Specialist Calendar
REPORTS TO: Director and or Assistant Director in Student Success and Special Education
EVALUATION: Special Area Teacher Evaluation
SUPERVISES: Instructional Assistants and/or Personal Assistants
