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.