NHS Human Services, Inc.

General Function

The Visually Impaired Teacher Consultant shall be responsible to provide direct and/or consultative special education services to students specific to vision loss.

Qualifications

• Valid Michigan teaching certificate and/or State of Michigan approval to function in the specific discipline area.
• Physically capable of performing the necessary job duties.

• Proficient in braille, low vision devices, and assistive technology for the blind and visually impaired.

   

Other Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work as a member of a team and contribute to the agency vision and goals.
• Positive leadership skills.

• Must complete and pass required criminal history check.

   

Essential Duties

Essential duties shall include, but are not limited to:

• Assess students' educational needs.
• Plan, implement and monitor classroom accommodations for students with a visual impairment, including support for classroom teachers, support staff and parents.
• Advise the educational team about ways to enhance each student's learning by adapting activities and materials to each student's abilities.
• Read and interpret medical eye reports as part of determining eligibility and the impact of each student's visual impairment.
• Conduct functional vision/learning media assessments and cortical visual impairment assessments to determine initial and ongoing eligibility, appropriate goals and objectives, and level of support needed.
• Obtain specialized materials, including procuring materials from the American Printing House for the Blind (APH), providing braille, digital, or enlarged print books, and other needed materials.
• Assist general and special education personnel with the special education planning process as needed, including data collection and recording, special education evaluations, and IEP meetings.
• Complete and present a written evaluation report to parents/guardians and local educational agencies within a required timeline.
• Assist in the development of goals and objectives and maintain a record of student progress.
• Keep apprised of new materials and methods of instruction and provide academic support and modification of instructional materials for classroom teachers and students.
• Consult with other personnel including teachers, principals, other ancillary staff, and parents to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Initiate and maintain regular contact with parents regarding student progress, program activities and available community resources.
• Complete timely submission of claims to Medicaid for eligible students on caseload.

• Establish and maintain appropriate records, reports, forms, and procedures.

   

Relationships and Other Duties

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The Visually Impaired Teacher Consultant shall be directly accountable to the Director of Special Education and shall demonstrate commitment to the mission of the Newaygo County RESA through:

Adherence to and enforcement of agency policies and administrative regulations,

Performance resulting in quality outcomes,

Performance resulting in internal and external consumer satisfaction,

Continuous personal and professional improvement and development,

Positive interpersonal relationships with colleagues and consumers,

Continuously improving performance through internal and external evaluation, and

Exhibiting the mental/physical ability and stamina to meet essential duties of the position.

Supporting the agency and d