Vision Program Instructional Support TWA

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists with functional vision assessments (FVAs), learning media assessments (LMAs), and other educational evaluations as assigned
• Provides direct instructional support to students with visual impairments, individually or in small groups, as assigned
• Reinforces instructional skills identified by the Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments, including braille, assistive technology, organization, sensory efficiency, self-advocacy, and other Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC) areas, as appropriate
• Develops, adapts, and prepares accessible instructional materials, including large print, braille-ready documents, tactile graphics, and digital accessible materials
• Assists with organizing, maintaining, and distributing instructional materials and specialized equipment
• Supports the implementation and maintenance of assistive technology and adaptive equipment
• Collaborates with Teachers of Students with Visual Impairments, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Vision Program Technicians, school staff, and families to support student access to instruction
• Assists with maintaining instructional resource libraries, inventories, and program materials
• Maintains records related to instructional activities, material production, and assigned projects
• Assists with special projects that support the Vision Services Program
• Provides logistical support for professional learning, meetings, and other program initiatives
• Maintains confidentiality of student information and complies with division policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Budgetary Responsibility:     
This position has no budgetary responsibility.

Report Preparation:  
Numerous reports are required (such as evaluations, progress reports, IEPs, etc.).

Equipment Operation: 
Operates personal computer, general office equipment, and specialized equipment pertaining to students with assistive technology needs
 
Contacts:  
Contacts are made at all levels within and outside the school system and may require the handling of highly sensitive information with the general public and CCPS employees. 

Work Direction/Supervision:
This position does not supervise or provide work direction to other positions.

Decision Making:  
Performs majority of essential job functions independently.

Formal Policy-Setting Responsibilities:  
This position has no formal policy-setting responsibilities.

Physical Demands:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel objects, printed materials and/or controls; reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop and kneel.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to enter data into a computer terminal; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear, understand speech and speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly at normal levels indoors and on the telephone. Physical agility to drive, bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead. Frequent travel to school sites throughout the division is required.

Work Environment:
Work is performed in a public school setting.  Duties performed typically in school settings to include: classroom; gym; cafeteria; auditorium; and recreational areas. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.  Occasional exposure to potentially infectious diseases and bloodborne pathogens is necessary.

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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: 
Demonstrated knowledge of accessible instructional materials and instructional supports for students with visual impairments. Ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects while meeting established timelines. Familiarity with braille production, tactile graphics, large print, accessible instructional materials, and assistive technology, or the ability to acquire these skills. Proficient in the use of technology and standard office software to develop instructional materials, maintain records, and support program operations. Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate documentation and exercise strong attention to detail. Excellent organizational, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with Vision Services staff and other school personnel. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment when handling sensitive student and program information.
 

Bachelor’s Degree and Valid VA Teaching License with an endorsement in Visual impairments is preferred. Experience working with students with visual impairments, accessible instructional materials, special education, or instructional support services preferred. Experience with braille, large print production, or assistive technology is desirable. Valid Virginia driver's license required.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation

• State Police Criminal History Investigation

• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation

• Tuberculosis Screening/Test