Teacher of the Visually Impaired

The TVI will be working within a fast-paced multidisciplinary team to assess, develop and implement an appropriate inter-disciplinary Individualized Education Program (IEP) for the students within their caseload. The student population is primarily non-verbal and non-ambulatory who have a brain injury or brain-based disorder. In addition, it is critical to be part of the research efforts surrounding his or her assigned students as well as the organization’s research efforts. Successful attributes include a strong strategic focus, individual leadership in an environment that promotes innovation and continuous improvement, effective communication with key constituents and stakeholders, and accountability for results.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate a student's functional vision using validated standardized assessment tools on eval, quarterly and as needs basis reflecting current knowledge of visual impairments and child development; able to communicate results effectively in both written an
• Design and implements interventions that reflect knowledge of child development and specialized techniques appropriate for VI students
• Plan, implement and successfully modify POC as needed based on standardized assessments and evidence based as well as data driven treatment outcomes
• Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner
• Coordinate treatment strategies with the interdisciplinary student team
• Providing instruction and education to patient, family, and caregivers to improve quality of care and enhance student outcomes
• Participate in multidisciplinary patient care conferences and team meetings
• Provide accurate, timely documentation of treatment (session notes), weekly and quarterly reports, any/all student-care specific forms
• Participate in appropriate, approved educational and clinical research activities
• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary/inter-disciplinary team including each student’s special education teacher and therapy team of speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, deaf/heard of hearing, assistive technologists, music therapists.
• Prepare and modify Individualized Education Programs (IEP’s) in a timely manner
• Collaborate with parents as necessary and involve them in their child's activities and progress on a regular basis
• Utilize a multi-sensory approach incorporating art, music and technology to design lessons/treatment plans to increase students’ communication, social, and life skills
• Must attend and demonstrate active participation in all mandatory trainings
• Assist in the development and implementation of educational modules for staff in-services and accrediting bodies to include IACET (International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training).
• Maintains a safe, clean, and healthy working environment for students and staff by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains confidentiality for school records based on HIPAA/FERPA.
• Other discipline-specific responsibilities based on organizational needs (service delivery, research, continuing education)

Research Innovation Duties

• Prepare and submit IEP reports with media (quarterly)
• Prepare and submit session notes within session (daily)
• Seizure-like event reporting with media (promptly submitted, as applicable to the student)
• Grand Rounds to include: preparing slides according to provided format, attending GR training meetings (ongoing), attend practice session (as scheduled), giving formal GR presentation (quarterly), and being confident in describing & scoring assessments (s
• Participation in regular iBRAIN Innovation (3 times a year) meetings (as scheduled)
• Help RA/Para fully understand their student's IEP & heighten their ability to formulate in-depth student-specific research questions
• Complete iBRAIN Research Integrity annual training
• For Continuing Education, annually identify 3+ knowledge gaps or competency areas

Qualifications

• Must have a current certification as a TVI to practice in NY State
• 2 years of clinical experience in CVI with children with brain-based disorders and neurological involvement preferred.
• Must possess exceptional interpersonal, problem solving and communication skills, along with the ability to take initiative, and a highly flexible personality type
• Must be detail-oriented, focused, highly motivated, and able to work as part of a team.
• Research experience preferred.
• Experience: Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Transportation Management Account