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Austin, Texas

Category: Education

Contract - Full Time

Job ID: 869598

Work Setting: Healthcare

Contract Duration: 30 Weeks

 

Est. Pay: $40 / Hour

Posted Date: 11/12/2024

Austin, Texas

Work Setting: Healthcare

Category: Education

Contract Duration: 30 Weeks

Contract - Full Time

Est. Pay: $40 / Hour

Job ID: 869598

Posted Date: 11/12/2024

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Modality:  

TVI (Teacher For The VisuallyImpaired)        

Grade Level & Classroom Type (General, Inclusion,Self Contained, etc.)

 Infant – High School

City:

Austin, TX

Caseload Details:

28 Students

Day to Day Duties:

Could work at the daycare or could work from student’s home

Group or 1:1 support (Paras, BTs, Nurses):

N/A

Start & End Date:

12/02/24 – 05/22/25 

Start & End Time:

 8am – 4pm

In person or virtual interview:

Virtual

District specific onboarding requirements:

Resume and License Verification

Type of Timekeeping System:

MaxView

If Hybrid, Days on Campus:

Campus-Based

The Teacher for the Visually Impaired provides students withappropriate learning experiences and activities designed to help them insocial, intellectual, and emotional growth. The Teacher for the Visually Impaired organizes and implements aninstructional program for visually impaired students.

Enables students to develop competencies and skills tofunction in a successful and positive manner. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

Develops and implements lesson plans Prepares lessons that accommodate learning styles Prepares, implements, and evaluates an educational plan foreach student based on individually assessed needs Instructs students with visual impairments (VI) in a varietyof assistive technology devices and software designed for blind/VI Assists in the selection of instructional materials andequipment Transcribes materials and lessons in braille for blindstudents or large print for VI students Assesses student learning styles and use results to planeducational activities Conducts assessments of student progress and achievementusing testing methodology Compiles reports, records, and documents as required Participates in IEP team meetings with parents, teachers,students, and other school district staff Works in coordination with other teachers in planning anddeveloping the program Completes progress reports on each student Follows school district policies and procedures

Minimum Requirements: 

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university preferred Valid state teaching certificate as required by stateregulations One year experience as a teacher for the visually impairedpreferred Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice  Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable  Current CPR if applicable  TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable  Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)  Must meet all federal, state and local requirements  Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site  Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements  Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required  Computer proficiency required  Must be at least 18 years of age  Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs  *Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.  About Amergis Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.   Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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