TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Nine and one-fourth (9.25) month contract (190 days), plus benefit package. NOTE:  Precise placement within the salary range will be determined based upon education and experience.   FLSA: EXEMPT. 

 

JOB GOAL:    To maintain the facility and grounds in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety so that full educational use of the facility may be made at all times.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following statements of duties and responsibilities are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. These statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required of all personnel within this position.

 

1. Serves as a member of the educational management team.     
2. Provides functional vision assessments and learning media assessments. 
3. Travels, as necessary, to school sites to serve the visually impaired student population. 
4. Prepares materials required for each student in the appropriate media. 
5. Administers standardized testing as needed in appropriate media.
6. Teaches orientation and mobility as necessary. 
7. Schedules and attends low vision examinations at doctors’ offices. 
8. Contact ophthalmologists and optometrists when necessary to obtain needed information. 
9. Provide large print, Braille, and audio materials. 
10. Instruct students in the use of assistive technology. 
11. Performs other duties as the principal/supervisor may, from time to time, assign.

 

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree.
2. Current Arkansas certification in Vision Impaired.  Dual certification as certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS) by the Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP). 
3. Evidence of successful experience in working with students at risk. 
4. Evidence of ability to work well with others. 
5. Evidence of strong writing and organizational skills. 
6. Evidence of ability to implement Individual Education Plans. 
7. Evidence of a strong commitment to quality desegregated education.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, & REGISTRATIONS: None

 

Mental Functions, Physical Requirements, and Working Conditions:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, go up and downstairs, operate foot and hand controls, use a telephone and write. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or move up to twenty (20) or more pounds. This position requires accurate perceiving of sound, near and far vision, depth perception, handling and working with educational materials and/or objects, and providing oral information. Must have the ability to work for the duration of the daily contracted time period, and to be physically present and at assigned work, with only infrequent unexcused absences, during the contract year. Additional technical skills, knowledge, and abilities may be recommended by the immediate supervisor and approved by the Human Resources Director.