MSB is actively recruiting for
the
2022-2023 school year! MSB is pleased to offer a sign on
bonus of $5000 to any TVI that is a direct hire by the school. Will
discuss during the interview process with qualified candidates!
SUMMARY: With supervision, coordinates educational
programs for a designated group of academic students with visual impairment.
Essential Functions:
1. Providing Service:
- Teaches visually impaired students with multiple disabilities on
an individual and group basis.
- Instructs in core curriculum areas including modified and grade
level content standards.
- Facilitates and participates in the development, review and
evaluation of individualized educational program (IEP)which may
require the ability to observe and respond to a variety of
environmental stimuli.
- Conducts evaluations and assessments to determine child's
developmental status, academics status, and mastery of Maryland
grade level curriculum standards.
- Instructs in expanded core curriculum areas.
- Functions as IEP case manager for assigned classroom students.
2. Coordinating Service:
- Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, IEP meetings,
staff meetings, and other school and student meetings as needed.
- Plans and/or chaperones on and off-campus activities,
appointments, programs and field trips which may require the ability
to lift up to 50 lbs. and push or pull in excess of 100 lbs. unassisted.
- Manages classroom resources.
- Coordinates data collection and recording.
Work Schedule: 35 hours per week, Monday through
Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. This position follows
the standard ten or eleven month school schedule. Additional hours or
flex schedule may be required.
Qualifications:
1. Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles,
practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's and
performing appropriate teaching techniques.
2. Experience working with early childhood preferred.
3. Minimum of Bachelor's degree and qualifies for MSDE TVI
certification rquired with the ability to obtain certificaiton in
special education required.
4. General knowledge of visual impairment, including causes,
manifestations and adaptations.
5. Some knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or
restrictions; adaptive technology, alternate modes of communication;
and/or orthopedic impairment/handling and position preferred.
6. General knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program
development, classroom resource management, and student/personnel scheduling.
7. Must be at least 21 years of age.
