Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Provide and coordinate unique specialized instruction through daily lessons reflective of the curriculum and the student’s IEP. • Consult with classroom teachers, regular and special education personnel, parents, and students to coordinate programs and services for the visually impaired student. • Coordinate large-type or Braille texts, supplementary materials, educational aids and equipment; monitor student’s maximum participation in all classroom activities. • Provide instruction in the development and maintenance of skills as indicated in the IEP; low vision and visual efficiency skills, concept development and academic skills, daily living skills, communication skills, social/emotional skills and abilities, and sensory motor skills. • Collaborative with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team in developing student IEPs, including goals and supplementary aids and services. • Attend IEP meetings. • Conduct and interpret functional vision/learning media assessments and complete written reports. • Compile and analyze data on student progress and use response to intervention to adjust interventions or strategies as indicated. • Use technology to communicate and to enhance student learning. • Participate on evaluation teams for visually impaired students as appropriate. • Complete quarterly progress reports through progress monitoring.
