Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (CTVI)

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Teacher - Special Education/Special Education - Visually Impaired

Date Posted:

7/10/2025

Location:

Huie

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Job Title: Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired (CTVI) Wage/Hour Status: Exempt

Reports to: Director - Special Services Pay Grade: AP 2T /188 days

Dept./School: Marie Huie Special Education Center Date Revised: August 23, 2018

Primary Purpose:

To support students with visual impairments in learning core subject matter and extended core curriculum skills at appropriate levels that will contribute to their development as mature, capable, and responsible individuals. To provide students with visual impairments supplemental learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth. To support students with visual impairments through additional research-based instruction, strategies, and accommodations.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree.
• Valid Texas teaching certificate or such other credentials as may be required by the State Board for Educator Certification for this position.
• Certified Teacher of the Visually Impaired.

Special Knowledge/Skills:

• Level 1 Braille required; Level 2 Braille preferred.
• Nemeth Code preferred.
• Knowledge of Extended Core Curriculum.
• Knowledge of Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired programming and services.
• Current knowledge of technology supports for individuals with visual impairment.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Meet and instruct assigned students in the locations and at the times designated.
• Plan a program of study that meets the individual needs, interests, and abilities of all students based on the district's educational philosophy, goals, objectives, and individual student plans.
• Based on assessment data, write measurable Individual Educational Program (IEP) goals and objectives for students eligible for special education.
• Participate in the Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee Meeting to determine the appropriate program for students eligible for special education.
• Follow the student's IEP or Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) as determined by the ARD Committee.
• Provide Braille instruction to students with visual impairment.
• Convert instructional materials to Braille.
• Analyze student data to determine appropriate interventions.
• Monitor student progress on IEP goals and objectives by data collection and/or evaluation.
• Work with other staff members to determine instructional goals, objectives, and methods according to district requirements.
• Evaluate student performance on a regular basis, through formal and informal testing, and provide progress reports as required, every 9 weeks.
• Conduct required visual assessment of student through formal and informal testing.
• Make recommendations for appropriate technology.
• Communicate with campus staff to provide a comprehensive support system for students, and to provide a source of information for staff.
• Communicate with parents in order to strengthen parental understanding of the student's needs and the school's role in meeting those needs.
• Coordinate services with outside agencies including ESC Region 10 and TSBVI.
• Responsibly manage materials, equipment, and budget including quota funds and flow-through funds.
• Attend vision exams with student and parent as necessary to insure appropriate exchange of information between medical and school staff.
• Participate in staff development to maintain professional competence and to ensure compliance with Federal and State guidelines regarding special education services. Share such information with staff as appropriate.
• Compile, maintain, and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required.
• Create a learning environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the maturity and interests of students.
• Prepare for student sessions and show written evidence of preparation.
• Establish and maintain standards of appropriate student behavior.
• Employ a variety of instructional strategies and media which meet the needs and capabilities of the students.
• Refer students with special needs to the appropriate district specialist and participate on committees related to individual student planning.
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, self, equipment, materials, and facilities in order to provide an on- going, safe learning environment.
• Maintain accurate, complete, and confidential records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation.
• Be available to students and parents for education-related purposes outside the instructional day when needed.
• Maintain and improve competence through participation in professional training.
• Attend all staff meetings and serve on committees as requested.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position may supervise assigned educational assistants.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Personal computer and peripherals, and other instructional equipment

Posture: Prolonged standing; frequent kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting

Motion: Frequent walking

Lifting: May require regular heavy lifting (45 pounds or more) and positioning of students with physical disabilities, control behavior through physical restraint, assist non-ambulatory students, and lift and move adaptive and other classroom equipment; may work prolonged or irregular hours

Environment: Exposure to biological hazards

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: Must be able to maintain a high level of concentration and control emotional stress in current work environment. Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret and implement policy, procedures, and data; coordinate district functions; maintain emotional control under stress. Occasional district-wide and state-wide travel.

Other: Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures; Other duties as assigned

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required. This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. xrczosw The Administration has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

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Approved by: Kyalla Bowens Date: July 10, 2025

Reviewed by: Sara Roland Date: July 3, 2025