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Boulder Valley School District is seeking a qualified and dedicated Teacher of Students with Visual Impairments (TVI) to support children with visual impairments in achieving academic, functional, and independence goals. The ideal candidate is knowledgeable in specialized instruction, collaborative by nature, and committed to providing equitable access to learning for all students.
Job Responsibility:
Provide direct instruction and consultation services to students with visual impairments
Support the development and implementation of IEP goals
Teach compensatory skills, including braille, assistive technology, and orientation & mobility (as appropriate)
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure student access and success
Maintain accurate documentation and comply with state and federal regulations
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Currently hold a Special Services Provider (SSP) license (must upload license or in process documentation to application)
Currently hold a Special Education Specialist license with an endorsement in: Visually Impaired (Birth-21) (must upload license or in process documentation to application)
ACVREP National Orientation & Mobility (O&M) Certification
Successful completion of the CDE Braille Competency Test, or willingness to pass the Braille Competency Test within the first year of teaching, in accordance with Colorado state requirements
Completed and submitted BVSD on-line application
The READ Act SB 19-199 (PDF) and SB22-004 (PDF) requires that all Colorado teachers who provide literacy instruction to students must earn a “READ Act Designation” by meeting specific requirements. If you are hired for a position requiring the READ Act Designation, you will be required to obtain it.
Nice to have:
Experience working with children who are blind or visually impaired in educational settings
Strong knowledge of assistive technology, accessible instructional materials, and individualized education plans (IEPs)
Ability to collaborate effectively with general education teachers, related service providers, and families
Technology and software skills and experience–(Infinite Campus and Frontline).