Arlington Public Schools

Elementary Locations : Ashlawn, Barrett, Campbell, Cardinal, Drew, Long Branch and ATS. Recommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, psycho-social, and adaptive physical education.. Summer School Teachers who are APS employees during the year will be paid the hourly rate or $35.52 per hour., whichever is higher.. (Please note Salary earned relative to summer school employment will not be included in the employee’s creditable compensation amount reported to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS. Non-APS licensed summer school teachers will be paid $35.52 per hour.

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JOB DESCRIPTION:



Professional Day and Orientation: July 1&2, 2024
Program Dates : July 8, 2024 - August 2, 2024
Elementary Locations : Ashlawn, Barrett, Campbell, Cardinal, Drew, Long Branch and ATS
Secondary Locations: Kenmore MS and Yorktown HS


Mode l: IN-PERSON



RESPONSIBILITIES:



Perform functional vision and learning media assessments on new referrals and three-year re-evaluations. Interpret eye medical reports as they relate to educational environments.
Contribute to the development of the IEP with goals, modifications, learning styles. Recommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed, such as low vision, orientation and mobility, psycho-social, and adaptive physical education.
Consult with diagnosticians, classroom teachers, students, and parents concerning appropriate evaluations modification, and test administration.
Assist in determining and procuring classroom equipment and materials necessary for the student with visual impairments to learn (brailler, low vision devices, assistive technology, computer) including ensuring necessary room modifications and lighting changes
Provide the classroom teacher with information regarding the specialized strategies needed to teach
Consult with other instructional staff to provide information to incorporate the expanded core curriculum into the entire instructional setting.
Provide modified materials to the classroom teacher. Provide braille, recorded/enlarged materials, and tactual symbols as appropriate for each child.
Monitoring the students' progress in academic subjects and provide instruction in compensatory skills as needed in the areas the students may have difficulty with as a result of the visual impairment.
Instruct students in using low vision devices and instruct students in braille reading and writing.



EXPERIENCE:



Assisting students with visual impairments in understanding their attitudes and those of others concerning their visual impairment.
Providing training and support to parents of students with visual impairments to enhance their children's independence.
Providing the teachers, staff, and family of students with visual impairment with information regarding their individual need, methodology, and strategies.
Facilitating social integration and interaction with peers. Participate with other school personnel and agencies to secure job-related experience for students, Participate in transition planning.



QUALIFICATIONS:



Must have or be eligible for endorsement in Teacher of the Visually Impaired.
Ability to travel between sites.
Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialist (COMS).



CONTACT INFORMATION:



Instructions once hired:
Once you have been hired, then you will need to sign your contract and return it to HR through the link they send you. You are NOT hired until you return the letter.
Ensure you are aware of dates and times you are required to report to the building.
Ensure you are aware of orientation and training with Dr. Becca Reid.


Questions may be directed to Becca.Reid@apsva.us



APPLY TO:


Prior to applying, ensure that you are able to work for the entirety of the program or that you have a job share arranged.
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SALARY:
Summer School Teachers who are APS employees during the year will be paid the hourly rate or $35.52 per hour., whichever is higher. (Please note Salary earned relative to summer school employment will not be included in the employee’s creditable compensation amount reported to the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).) Retired APS teachers will be paid $47.73 per hour per APS pay plan. Non-APS licensed summer school teachers will be paid $35.52 per hour. If you resign effective the last day of the school year, you will receive a flat rate of $35.52 per hour for teachers.



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