The Teacher for the Visually Impaired provides students withappropriate learning experiences and activities designed to help them insocial, intellectual, and emotional growth. The Teacher for the Visually Impaired organizes and implements aninstructional program for visually impaired students.

　　Enables students to develop competencies and skills tofunction in a successful and positive manner.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Develops and implements lesson plans

　　Prepares lessons that accommodate learning styles

　　Prepares, implements, and evaluates an educational plan foreach student based on individually assessed needs

　　Instructs students with visual impairments (VI) in a varietyof assistive technology devices and software designed for blind/VI

　　Assists in the selection of instructional materials andequipment

　　Transcribes materials and lessons in braille for blindstudents or large print for VI students

　　Assesses student learning styles and use results to planeducational activities

　　Conducts assessments of student progress and achievementusing testing methodology

　　Compiles reports, records, and documents as required

　　Participates in IEP team meetings with parents, teachers,students, and other school district staff

　　Works in coordination with other teachers in planning anddeveloping the program

　　Completes progress reports on each student

　　Follows school district policies and procedures

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred

　　Valid state teaching certificate as required by stateregulations

　　One year experience as a teacher for the visually impairedpreferred

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.