Teacher, Students with Visual Impairments

Company Description

ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW: 

By 2025, KIPP DC will build upon two decades of proven results to develop into a more impactful, innovative, and inclusive school system that provides joyful, identity-affirming learning experiences so that all students and alumni achieve extraordinary outcomes. We are a network of eighteen schools educating nearly 7,000 students and employing 1,200 teachers, leaders, and staff members dedicated to our mission. As part of the KIPP network’s 255 schools, we share best practices and innovations with our peers across the city and country.

Our work is grounded in a commitment to excellence, equity, and justice. We believe all students have the right to rigorous, relevant, and joyful learning experiences led by exceptionally talented and diverse educators and support staff who promote student achievement and a sense of belonging. We are seeking a high school resource program coach who is passionate about educational equity, driven by student and family relationships, and provides intentional support for their students. 

Position Overview

The Teacher, Students with Visual Impairments will provide direct and/or consultative special education services and evaluations relating to visual impairments and blindness to students in the KIPP DC network. These services enable the students to learn in classroom and community environments. The students range in age from 3 through 21, and may or may not have additional disabilities. The cognitive levels of the students range from severely impaired to gifted and talented.  The Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment will coordinate with classroom teachers, the Student Support Team, school leaders and families to ensure students receive  needed evaluations, services and interventions. The Teacher of Students with Visual Impairment will travel as needed to school-sites based on students' needs.  

This is an exempt part-time position, scheduled to work 15 hours per week and will report to the Director of Student Support Services.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To: 

• Provides instruction for visually-impaired students by developing, selecting, and modifying instructional plans and materials to meet the needs of students utilizing Braille, large print, and technological devices.
• Performs functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and at intervals as designated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Interprets medical eye reports as they relate to educational environments.
• Recommends appropriate specialized evaluations and assessments, such as orientation and mobility.
• Implements research-based strategies and interventions.
• Schedules time efficiently for assessment, instruction, planning, preparation of materials, travel, and conference with relevant school and other key individuals.
• Participates as a vision professional in eligibility and IEP meetings.
• Develops observable and measurable IEP goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with teachers to ensure appropriate accommodations, modifications, adaptive and assistive devices, supplementary aids, and services are available to students when appropriate.
• Maintains service notes.
• Maintains samples of student work and data related to progress toward identified goals/objectives.
• Reports student progress on a quarterly basis.
• Maintains regular communication with parents and families.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working with children and young adults with visual impairments to include blindness
• Master’s degree in special education or related field a plus
• Previous experience in the education sector a plus
• Experience working with children and young adults with visual impairments to include blindness.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google for Education
• Strong communication skills. 
• Strong cultural competency skills, including the ability to communicate and work effectively and cultivate relationships with a diverse set of stakeholders
• A  belief that every child can succeed and that their family plays an integral part in that success.
• Commitment to advancing KIPP DC’s anti-racist ambition through their work with staff, students, alumni, and families

Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY:

All interested applicants should visit online at http://www.kippdc.org/careers/apply-now/ and the job posting located under “Leadership and Support Staff” section.  If you have any questions, please contact the Recrui