Teacher of the Visually Impaired

AB Staffing is looking for an experienced Teacher of the Visually Impaired that is available for the 25/26 school year.

Requirements:

• Teacher of the Visually Impaired Certification/Licensure through the Arizona Department of Education (ADE).
• Active IVP card (Identity Verified Prints) for background clearance.
• At least 1 year of experience as a TVI in a similar setting, preferably with students spanning from general education classes to those with cognitive disabilities and medically fragile conditions.
• Must possess strong communication and organizational skills.
• Must demonstrate initiative and the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must have the ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time; see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; and the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; May include frequent walking, standing, stooping, lifting up to approximately 25 pounds and occasional lifting of equipment and/or materials weighing up to approximately 40 pounds may be required.

Job Description:

• Contract through the school year – 37.5 to 40 hours per week.
• Contract follows the academic district calendar.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and three-year re-evaluations. Recommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, psycho-social, and adaptive physical education.
• Perform orientation and mobility assessments on new referrals and three-year re-evaluations. Develop age-appropriate IEP goals for safe and independent travel, obtaining appropriate equipment (cane) to support the goals.
• Contribute to the development of the IEP with goals, modifications, learning styles, and transition plans as needed, including adapting job related experiences.
• Prepare documentation and team assessments to attend IEP meetings to communicate with staff, parents, and students about updates for progress of goals.
• Consult with related staff (physical therapists, occupational therapists and adapted physical education teachers) concerning appropriate evaluation, instructional strategies and accommodations to foster motor development.
• Assist in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for the student with visual impairments to learn (Brailler, low vision devices, and specialized assistive technology) including ensuring necessary room modifications and lighting changes.
• Monitoring the students’ progress in academic subjects and providing instruction in compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the visual impairment.
• Provide instruction to promote listening skills, visual efficiency, concept development, career readiness, leisure and recreation skills, social skills, organization and study skills, and self-advocacy.
• Participates in professional growth activities such as conferences, classes, staff meetings and visitations.

Salary: $2,080.00 - $2,160.00/week DOE

When you work with AB Staffing, you enjoy a top pay rate as well as the following perks:

• Dedicated and experienced staffing specialists are here to serve you.
• Professional housing assistance to simplify your journey.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans are available.
• 401(k) and Flex Spending available.
• Paid vacation time upon eligibility.
• Credentialing assistance before, during, and after you work with us.
• Untaxed per diems and travel stipend for our providers on the road.
• Referral bonuses.
• Direct Deposit paid weekly.

Since 2002, AB Staffing Solutions, LLC, has placed Nursing, Allied, and Locum Tenens Professionals at facilities across the country! With every successful placement, our providers improve patient care while exceeding the needs of our valued clients!

AB Staffing Solutions LLC is a nationwide leader in travel nurse and Healthcare Staffing. ABSS is accredited and certified by The Joint Commission and has been providing strategic healthcare solutions since 2002. We have earned the place as a travel nurse jobs industry leader placing all Healthcare specialties across the nation and have been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies year over year. AB Staffing has been ranked as the Top Healthcare Staffing Company on the Forbes list of America’s Best Professional Recruiting Firms.