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Description SUMMARY: With supervision, coordinates educational programs for a designated group of academic students with visual impairment. ACCOUNTABILITIES : Essential Functions: • Teaches visually impaired students with multiple disabilities on an individual and group basis. • Instructs in core curriculum, expanded core, life skills, and self-care areas. • Facilitates and participates in the development, review and evaluation of individualized educational program 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. • 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 • 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. Marginal Functions: • Plans and participates in on and off-campus student activities. • Performs additional duties as assigned CONDITIONS: Equipment Used: Augmentative communication Devices, copy machine, computer, various adaptive and orthopedic equipment and telephone. Performance Standard: Must assure 100% commitment to the integration, coordination, and implementation of student programs, and compliance with health and safety standards. Work Environment: Multiple indoor and outdoor environments with varying sound, lighting and temperature conditions. Maybe exposed to various conditions when providing direct care to students. Work Schedule : 35 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid lunch period. This position follows a 11 month school schedule. Additional hours or flex schedule may be required. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, skills and general abilities: • Comprehensive knowledge of special education principles, practices, and procedures, including developing and writing IEP's and performing appropriate teaching techniques. • Minimum of Bachelor's degree and ability to meet MSDE certification with an endorsement in Vision PREFERRED and special education REQUIRED. • General knowledge of visual impairment, including causes, manifestations and adaptations. • General knowledge of medical disorders such as seizures or restrictions; alternate modes of communication; feeding techniques and orthopedic impairment/handling and positioning. • General knowledge of core and expanded core curriculum, program development, classroom resource management, and student/personnel scheduling. • Ability to push and pull in excess of 100 pounds and ability to lift in excess of 50 pounds with assistance.