Title Code:

Teacher: Visually Impaired

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

JOB SUMMARY
Provides instruction for Visually Impaired students by developing, selecting and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students utilizing Braille, large print and technological devices. Nature of work includes supervising students in a variety of school-related settings; keeps attendance and grade records, and conferring with parents, students and staff regarding progress/problems. Frequent travel is required between multiple AACPS sites.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

Plans, prepares and presents lesson plans, assignments, instructional materials for Visually Impaired students including provision of support to "mainstreamed" students, curriculum development, pilot testing of new materials, development of awareness/orientation programs for staff members, coordination of inter- and intra-agency support services for students and their families.
Demonstrates and uses teaching strategies to present subject matter to students.
Provides an atmosphere and environment conducive to the intellectual, physical, social, and the emotional development of children.
Maintains discipline in the classroom conducive to effective learning.
Confers with parents and students regarding progress/problems of assigned students; arranges and participates in teacher-parent or teacher-student conferences as necessary.
Performs functional vision and learning media assessments.
Interprets eye medical reports as they related to educational environments.
Attends and actively participates in staff/faculty meetings; and provides input regarding the planning of instructional goals, objectives and methods of students and their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).
Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Blind/Visually Impaired from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

None

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

Knowledge of school organization, goals and objectives with special emphasis on teaching techniques related to providing instruction to visually impaired students.
Knowledge of current trends, research in field of specialization and methodology in instructional techniques.
Knowledge and facility of literary Braille, Nemeth Code and technology.
Ability to speak and write effectively.
Ability to deal effectively with students, staff and parents.
Knowledge of and proficiency in technical areas of instruction.
Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse populations.
Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite -Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Licenses and Certifications
Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

Hold or be eligible for Educator Certification: Professional Certificate appropriate to the assigned teaching content area issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or
Hold or be eligible for Educator License: Initial Professional License (IPL) issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required.
Hold or be eligible for Braille Transcriber Certificate (Literary Braille Transcriber) issued by National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress preferred.
Hold or be eligible for Nemeth Code Certification issued by National Federation of the Blind (NFB) preferred.
Hold or be eligible for Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
Daily access to reliable transportation.

Driving Requirements

Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
Personal Vehicle

LEADERSHIP ROLE

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS
The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Standing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Walking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Using hands to handle or feel: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Pinching (fine motor skills): under 1/3 percent of the time
Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Pushing: under 1/3 percent of the time
Pulling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time
Balancing: under 1/3 percent of the time
Stooping: under 1/3 percent of the time
Kneeling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Crouching: under 1/3 percent of the time
Crawling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Bending: under 1/3 percent of the time
Twisting: under 1/3 percent of the time
Squatting: under 1/3 percent of the time
Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
Tasting: under 1/3 percent of the time
Smelling: under 1/3 percent of the time
Repetitive Motions: under 1/3 percent of the time
Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination: under 1/3 percent of the time
Driving: under 1/3 percent of the time
As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision
The vision demands with correction described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

No special vision requirements

Work Environment
Location

Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time
Outdoor environment: under 1/3 percent of the time
Street environment (near moving traffic): under 1/3 percent of the time
Confined space: under 1/3 percent of the time
In the community (homes, businesses, etc.): under 1/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

Quiet: over 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force
Lifting and carrying requirements

Up to 20 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the time

Travel Requirements

20% daily day travel within the community between multiple AACPS sites

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date:	1/1/2023
Established Date:	6/1/2005
Title Code:	D33896
Title:	TEACHER: VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Reports to Generic:	Principal
Reports to Specific:	PRINCIPAL

ORGANIZATION

Division:	Academics & Strategic Initiatives (ASI)
Business Unit:	Curriculum & Instruction (C&I)
Department:	Special Education
Negotiated Agreement:	Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

HR JOB INFORMATION

Unit:	I
Days Worked:	191
FLSA Exemption Status:	Exempt
Grade:	TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07 Click HERE to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 1 - Teachers)
Essential Job:
Months Worked:	10
Hours Worked:	7.5
Job Family:	Educational Services
Sub-Function:	Teacher