<p>Salary View Teachers Salary Scale</p> <p>Commensurate with certification and experience based on the Wicomico County Salary Schedule for Teachers.Commensurate with certification and experience based on the Wicomico County Salary Schedule for Teachers.</p> <p>Hours</p> <p>Full time 10-month position (190 contract days).</p> <p>Contract Unit: This position is part of the Unit I (Certificated) bargaining unit.</p> <p>FLSA: Exempt</p> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>At the time of the application, candidate must hold or be eligible for a current Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired Certification.</p> <p>Dual certification as a Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist is preferred.</p> <p>Minimum of bachelor's degree and qualification for MSDE TVI certification required, with the ability to obtain certification in special education.</p> <p>General knowledge of visual impairments, including causes, manifestations, and adaptations.</p> <p>Knowledge of special education principles specific to visual impairment and its impacts, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's, 504 Accommodation Plans, and performing appropriate teaching techniques.</p> <p>Some knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions; adaptive technology, alternate modes of communication; and / or orthopedic impairment.</p> <p>Knowledge of the UEB and Nemeth braille codes, and ability to research and apply all braille codes if needed in a student's curriculum.</p> <p>Must be able to drive from one location to another in order to provide services to students.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <p>Function as a service provider and/or case manager teaching students with visual impairment or multiple disabilities Birth to 21 years of age.</p> <p>Facilitate and/or participate in the development, review, and evaluation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and coordinated services.</p> <p>Conduct evaluations to include Functional Vision Assessments, Learning Assessments, and Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI) inventories, and write assessments.</p> <p>Provide instruction on the use of technology, low vision devices, Expanded Core Curriculum areas, and access to materials of instruction.</p> <p>Provide UEB and Nemeth braille instruction (reading and writing) and on use of tactile materials and tactile graphics.</p> <p>Collaborate with special education and general education teachers to assure the provision of accessible materials of instruction and implementation of the IEP.</p> <p>Provide regular consultation and support to parents, classroom teachers, other school personnel, and students' sighted peers. Provide strategies for the student's safe, independent movement.</p> <p>Other duties as assigned.</p> <p>Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.</p>