Job description

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Mission Statement

The iHOPE school community strives to provide comprehensive services for our students, who present with a variety of diagnoses including Traumatic Brain Injury, Acquired Brain Injury, and other brain-based disorders. Our students participate in academic instruction with appropriate modification and adaptation, as well as therapeutic services, based upon a collaborative, researched-based model that integrates current technology. iHOPE is committed to learners with complex needs and to their social, emotional, adaptive and educational advancement. Accessibility and integration into the larger community are at the core of our belief system.

Position Summary:

The Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) provides optimal vision services to students on his/her caseload, fulfilling each student’s particular mandate.

Key/Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Provides 45–60-minute vision sessions to 5-6 students per day.
• Conducts annual functional vision learning media assessments for each student.
• Interviews family members, observes students, directly assesses students, and writes a thorough report with suggestions for classroom adaptations and goals for the following school year.
• Writes daily session notes and takes/keeps data.
• Writes quarterly progress reports.
• Works with students on individualized vision goals in 1:1 sessions.
• Works with students in academic sessions as well as classroom activities in order to provide appropriate adaptations for the students’ visual needs.
• Maintains organized records.
• Adjusts lessons, goals, and benchmarks as necessary.
• Carefully plans lessons and creates and organizes materials in advance.
• Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling, working with other providers, and adapting lesson plans and materials.
• Provides vision education consultation services to all staff members and parents when necessary.
• Modifies and adapts academic and therapeutic materials for students using braille, tactiles, enlargements, etc.
• Participates in department, team, parent-teacher, and CSE meetings.
• Performs all other duties, as assigned

Minimum Qualification Requirements

• Masters’ degree required.
• New York State Education Department License: Teacher of the Visually Impaired
• Must be well organized with superior attention to detail and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Able to work with a great degree of independence and focus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Programs.
• Participate in professional development and CTLE in order to maintain state licensure.

Full-time positions:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical and dental insurance (with options for family and more extensive medical plans, as well as vision)
• Paid time off and holidays
• 403(b) retirement with employer match
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Discounts on travel, entertainment, wireless services, shopping, and more!
• Check out our Benefitspage to learn more!

Compensation Range:

• $69,500 to $75,500 per year

YAI/iHOPE has implemented a mandatory vaccination policy for its staff. If hired, you will be required to obtain a COVID-19 vaccine pursuant to this policy from a provider of your choice, unless you are granted a reasonable accommodation based upon disability or religion pursuant to federal, state, or local law.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or status as a Vietnam or disabled veteran. YAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,500.00 - $75,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's (Required)

License/Certification:

• NYSED License: Teacher of the Visually Impaired (Required)

Work Location: One location

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