Teacher of the Visually Impaired Itinerant - to create a candidate pipeline

Under the direction of the school principal and team leader for the visually impaired, plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students. Instructs and supervises students in a variety of school-related settings. Monitors and evaluates student outcomes. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Provides instructional and consultative services on an itinerant basis to students with visual impairments from birth through twenty-one.
• Collaborates and consults with school staff, families, and administrators in instructional, behavioral, and, environmental modifications and accommodations related to the students’ visual impairments.
• Meets and instructs assigned students at designated locations and times. Maintains a safe and orderly learning environment.
• Plans and implements instructional programs that adhere to the students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP), Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP), 504 Plans, and Service Plans.
• Prepares appropriate lesson plans, based upon adopted curricula, to teach instructional objectives.
• Maintains documentation of student progress, including data, in accordance with the Office of Special Education, Related Services procedures.
• Communicates standards, achievements, and deficiencies to classroom teachers, students, and parents, by means of progress notes, email, phone calls, and/or conferences.
• Oversees the appropriate use and care of textbooks, instructional materials, facilities, and equipment.
• Collaborates with school administrators, other teachers, paraeducators, parents, and community members in the education of students.
• Attends staff meetings.  Serves on various committees.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training, and Experience: 

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an applicable field.
Completion of course work in orientation and mobility preferred.
Licenses and Certificates:

Possession of a Maryland Educator Certificate appropriate to the area of assignment.
OR
Possession of, or eligibility for, a Maryland Educator License appropriate to the area of assignment.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of special education including IEP, IFSP, Service Plan, 504 Plans.  Knowledge of Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) for the visually impaired.  Knowledge of effective instructional techniques, instructional materials, equipment, and assistive technology for the visually impaired. Knowledge of and skill in the use of database, internet, spreadsheet, word processing, and related applications. Knowledge of and skill in the use of assistive technology for students who are visually impaired or blind.
Skill in preparing and implementing lesson plans and modifying curriculum for special-needs students. Able to incorporate the principles and strategies of universal design for learning (UDL) into lessons. Skill in classroom behavior management. Skill in communicating with students, their parents, administrators, team leader, and others.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Ability to maintain confidential information.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
The work of an itinerant teacher of the visually impaired is performed in multiple school-based environments, as well as community-based settings. Work requires the ability to move between schools and classrooms on a daily basis. Work includes the operation of office equipment, including personal computers and assistive technology devices. Requires travel throughout the county to offices, schools, and community settings.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Requires some attendance at after-school and evening meetings and events.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
GRADE:

View the TABCO 10 Month Employees Salary Scale

SALARY:       $62,252 - $121,924
OTHER COMPENSATION: Position may be eligible for relocation bonus, extra duty activities pay, or other student activities pay as defined in the applicable Bargaining Unit Agreement.
FLSA STATUS:        Exempt
RETIREMENT:    Eligible for membership in the Maryland State Retirement System.
BENEFITS: BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans.  Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.
Visit the BCPS website for additional information about benefit plans for BCPS employees at
https://www.bcps.org/hr/compliance/benefits_and_retirement
This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position.  It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Application Instructions:

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS).  Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.
• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you are applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education:

• Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant’s major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable only at the application stage. Official transcripts must be provided only after you have accepted a contingent offer.

• Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education may result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with your application. 

Proof of Degree Equivalency:

• Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from a MSDE approved Foreign Transcript Evaluation Agency. This information is located on the MSDE website at https://marylandpublicschools.org/about/Pages/DEE/Certification/Foreign-Transcript-Evaluation-Agencies.aspx

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All people employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience, you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts will be required upon hire and must be sent via escript/clearinghouse from your university.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Benefits and Retirement Orientation meeting.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Sally Barbieri, HRO
Phone: 443-809-4605
Email: [email protected]

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