SWBN0279417-0000
2023-09-01T00:00:00
2023-08-16T00:00:00
PRIMARY PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide and coordinate unique specialized instruction through daily lessons reflective of the curriculum and the student’s IEP.Consult with classroom teachers, regular and special education personnel, parents, and students to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student.Coordinate supplementary materials, educational aids and equipment; support student’s maximum participation in all classroom activities.Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills.Collaborate with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services.Attend IEP meetings and required staff meetings.Conduct and interpret functional vision/learning assessments and complete written reports.Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated.Use technology to communicate and to enhance student learning.Maintains appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom environment.Participate in parent conferences. QUALIFICATIONS:Valid NYS Certification as Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired. The Southern Westchester Board of Cooperative Educational Services, its officers and employees, does not discriminate against any individuals, including but not limited to students, employees or applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, citizenship status, marital status, partner status, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, weight, military status or service, political affiliation, or domestic violence victim status. This policy of nondiscrimination includes access by students to educational programs; counseling services for students; course offerings and student activities; recruitment, appointment and promotion of employees; and employment pay and benefits. This policy also provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to either Suzanne Doherty or Steve Tibbetts, Compliance Officers at Southern Westchester BOCES, 17 Berkley Drive, Rye Brook, NY 10573. (914) 937-3820.
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SWBOCES
Lower Hudson Valley
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