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Teacher, Parent/Infant/Toddler Vision Specialist

MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS CLASS DESCRIPTION
OFFICIAL TITLE: Teacher, Vision CODE: 1030 SQ/OQ: Not Applicable
WORKING TITLE: Teacher, Parent/Infant/Toddler Vision Specialist GRADE: AD MONTHS: 10
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: Under direct supervision, Vision Infant/Toddler Teacher implements a home based program assessing needs and teaching blind and visually impaired children, (birth-2 years old), and their parents. Functions as team member of the Infant/Toddler Team as well as the Vision Services staff. Develop and implement an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) with the parent and family to address the child's visual needs in the home environment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION STANDARDS
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Thorough knowledge of visual, impairments,and their implications for early developmental growth and learning; understanding of the interactive effects of vision loss on infants and toddlers with multiple impairments. Competencies must include (1) ability to diagnostically assess need across all developmental areas, e.g., vision, sensory, motor, language, self-help, cognitive, affective and to implement a prescriptive instructional program for child and parent based on findings; (2) Report writing skills; parent education strategies; behavior management techniques. Excellent communications and human relations skills.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's or Master's degree in special education specifying visual impairment; thorough knowledge of early development in normal children as well as the specific implications on learning and development for children with visual impairments, specific training in assessment of children with vision loss, early childhood coursework, and parent training,. Experience teaching blind and visually impaired children, (birth to 3 Years) preferred.
CERTIFICATE AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS: Maryland State Certification in special education specifying visual impairment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (Special requirements such as lifting heavy objects and frequent climbing.) Transporting adaptive materials and equipment to homes.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: (Frequent overtime or night work required, etc.) None
OVERTIME ELIGIBLE: No

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under supervision, the Infant/Toddler Teacher implements a home-based which may include program teaching parents about:,
1) their child's specific visual impairment(s) and the implications for developmental growth and learning,
2) how to enhance and broaden the child's understanding of experiences in his world,
3) adaptations and modifications of the home setting to support learning,
4) ways to foster parent/infant bonding
5) specific interventions for visual, auditory, tactual-kinesthetic, olfactory and gustatory stimulation,
6) use of language as a descriptor to support perceptual development, body image, basic concepts, mobility and orientation in space.

In addition, the Infant/Toddler Teacher constantly reassesses parent/child learning needs illustrating how the visual impairment is or is not affecting progress; preparing parents for predictable delays, social/emotional interactions with strangers, and helping the parent develop the ability to realistically plan for the child's future.

The Infant/Toddler Teacher also consults with other special educators and related service providers (speech, occupational therapy, physical therapy) regarding the impact of vision loss on other skill areas.

Performs related work as required.
Class Established:
Date(s) Revised: 3/2007
Last Reviewed:

This description may be changed at any time.