QUALIFICATIONS:  Must hold proper certification according to the state of Missouri.

Dates:  May 31, 2024 - June 28, 2024 *No School June 19

PLEASE NOTE:  Depending on additional snow days, Summer School dates might change.

If you are attending a convention, class, or meeting, have a vacation or other personal event(s) planned during the employment period, PLEASE DO NOT APPLY.  Illness or emergency will be the only reasons to request substitutes through willSub unless otherwise approved. 

Employees working the full session will be prioritized over prearranged job shares.  Job shares must be prearranged and approved by the summer school administrator before applying.  Please note in the comments section of the application.

Location & Times:

Grades K-5 at Hawthorn (with Union Chapel)

Summer School Program Hours: 

9:15 am - 4:15 pm

Work Hours:

9:00 am – 4:30 pm (7.5 hours per day) 

Daily Pay Rate:

$231.00 per day (20 days + 1 PD = 21 days)

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under supervision of the Special Education Director II, teacher of the Visual Impaired will provide quality education to students with visual impairments, ages 5 through 21 years, through a commitment to team participation in planning and implementation of student programs; an appropriate, community-based curriculum; communication and social skill development; inter-district cooperation, and a strong parent-teacher-student linkage. Opportunities exist to develop and experiment with adaptive technology; implement best practices and integrate with non-handicapped populations and general education populations.

Will also work with full time Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Assistive Technology Coach to coordinate AT needs for students across the district in varying capacities.  Will be responsible for some professional development and training opportunities for both general education and special education teachers and classified personnel.
 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare student education plans in consultation with parents and IEP team members.
• Design instruction and record progress of students.
• Act to ensure appropriate IEP implementation in area of service, direct work of instructional assistants and support members of the IEP team.
• Monitor delivery and frequency of Visually Impaired related service.
• Maintain appropriate student data and other records and submit reports as required.
• Develop instructional plans when necessary and appropriate.
• Develop learning systems for use in community and campus settings.
• Manage student caseloads across multiple school settings.
• Articulate curriculum between and among student levels.
• Basic knowledge of Orientation & Mobility skills and programming.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to share information and expertise to plan and implement effective student programs for the purpose of developing and implementing assistive technology services.
• Facilitate peer integration programming for the purpose of facilitating student communication in social settings across environments.
• Foster the development of augmentative, language-rich environments through the use of low to high technology systems for the purpose of fostering communication across settings.
• Interpret, integrate, and synthesize evaluative information to make recommendations for Assistive Technology interventions and services for the purpose of providing access for students.
• Maintain accurate records (student performance data, clerical responsibilities, Medicare billing, etc) for the purpose of documenting accurate student information, reports.
• Participate in building or program activities and meetings as appropriate for the purpose of collaboration and adherence to building and district policies and procedures.
• Participate, as needed, as a member of a multidisciplinary team for the purpose of developing an evaluating and making recommendations based on individual student needs.
• Participate, as needed, in Individualized Education Plans for students who qualify for AT supports for the purpose of developing an appropriate IEP.
• Participate in professional growth activities, workshops, in-services, professional reading materials, and/or other available offerings.
• Proficiently use technology to communicate, compile reports, and collect data for the purpose of providing accurate records and communicating with team members, parents, administration, and district staff.
• Provide diagnostic services for students referred through a systematic referral process for the purpose of assessing assistive technology needs.
• Provide in-service training and consultation to staff and parents on augmentative communication and literacy development for students (reading & writing supports, communication skills for the non-verbal and minimally verbal students) for the purpose of facilitating student use of augmentative communication devices across settings.
• Select, adapt, and conduct appropriate evaluations to assess communication across all domains for the purpose of making recommendations to augment student communication needs.
• Utilize and make recommendations for technology and assistive technologies for the purpose of identifying appropriate assistive technologies.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Abides by Missouri statutes, school board policies and regulations.
2. Attends meetings and performs duties as assigned by administrators or supervisors.
3. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
4. Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy and administrative regulation.