Lead Teacher, Visually Impaired

Overview

POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)

LEAD TEACHER     

 

WORKING TITLE

Lead Teacher-District Staff for the Visually Impaired (VI)

 

SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT

Special Education Services-Visually Impaired

 

LOCATION

Crossroads II, Cary, NC

 

PAY GRADE

Classroom Teacher (not eligible for National Board pay)

 

FLSA STATUS

Exempt

 

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

Yes

 

WORK WEEK SCHEDULE

Monday-Friday (occasional evenings and weekends) Position is available for a Hybrid Telework workweek

 

POSITION PURPOSE:

Develops, cultivates, and implements a vision for district services for students with VI that align with the district goals and Special Education Services. Provides leadership in Special Education Services, the VI teachers, and O&M Specialists, and braillists regarding the provision of specially designed instruction for students having VI.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)

• Extensive knowledge of the state and federal legal requirements for the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students eligible for visual impairment specially designed instruction, grades K-12;
• Considerable knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Google apps;
• Knowledge of standards and instructional strategies supporting students with visual impairments to access the Standard Course of Study and Extended Content Standards;
• Knowledge and ability to develop and provide quality professional learning to district and school staff incorporating effective strategies for adult learners;
• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze student and teacher performance data in order to generate effective courses of action;
• Ability to mentor and coach staff members;
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
• Ability to collaborate with school-based administrators and staff to support students with visual impairments in their assigned schools;
• Ability to collaborate with parents and community resources to support transition services for students with VI;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, and build consensus with teachers, support staff, central services, students, parents, business personnel, and community agencies.

 

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in VI studies and/or Special Education;
• Five years of successful teaching experience;
• Leadership experience in assessing student needs; planning, developing, and implementing programs; evaluating program effectiveness; and in designing and conducting professional staff development.

 

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Hold or be qualified to hold a North Carolina Professional Educator’s License in Visually Impaired (VI);
• Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of NC requirements.

 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in special education and/or School Administration;
• Special Education Certification: General and/or Adaptive Curriculum - Exceptional Children; Visually Impaired- Exceptional Children;
• Experience with technology and low vision devices;
• Experience with Neurological/Cortical Visual Impairment (N/CVI).
• Supervisory/leadership experience;
• Proficiency with Wake County Public Schools applications and programs: ECATS, PowerSchools, Canvas, Google, etc.;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Publisher, iOS application, and social media (e.g., Twitter);
• Knowledge of ZoomText, JAWS/NVDA, Duxbury software, and Tiger software.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports district level goals related to K-12 students with disabilities having VI performance growth.

Based on data and research, assists with the identification, implementation, and support of research-based instructional and b