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Applications are continuously being accepted for this position

and may be used to fill vacancies which may occur within GST BOCES Region

Full-time (1.0 FTE), 10-month school calendar position; hours per day depending upon location

+ Administer standardized and informal diagnostic tests to assess the strength and skills of individual students for education prescriptive purposes and for evaluation and achievement purposes.

+ Draft appropriate annual goals and short-term objectives to present at the annual CSE meeting, evaluating and re-evaluating the short-term objectives on a regular basis.

+ Keep anecdotal records on student’s behaviors or events which may be needed for local COH decision making.

+ Collect medical information from nurses, physicians, ophthalmologists, low vision clinics, etc. on individual students and interpret this information to others involved with the student(s).

+ Identify and order educational materials and special equipment that are indicated from medical land educational assessment to be needed by individual students to meet individual students’ individualized educational program goals.

+ Order large print textbooks and Braille books and materials as required.

+ Teach special subject areas such as body image optacon, Braille, abacus, orientation concepts, typing and visual techniques to individual students as indicated on the IEP’s.

+ Carry out all other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications

Valid NYS Certification in the area of Blind and Visually Impaired

+ Orientation and Mobility certificate preferred

+ Experience in working with students with special needs

SALARY: Per Educational Association contract. Plus comprehensive benefit package

Job Number: SPE: TEACH, BLIND/VISUAL - CR