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Kalamazoo RESA Special Education Teacher, Visually Impaired (TCVI) in Portage, Michigan
The Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency (KRESA) is a critical part of Michigan's education system serving the Greater Kalamazoo region and provides specialized services to schools and communities and optimizes resources by centralizing innovative programs and services. We partner with school districts and the broader community to offer essential programs including early childhood education, special education, career learning, and educator development, ensuring that learners of all ages receive the support they need.
We are currently seeking a Special Education Teacher, Visually Impaired (TCVI) at the KRESA West Campus in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The essential responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
Instruct students in reading and writing, using magnification equipment and large print material or Braille system Confer with parents, administrator, testing specialists, social worker, and others to develop individual educational program for students; attend IEPT meetings • Plan curricula and prepare lessons and other instructional materials, according to grade level of students • Transcribe lessons and other materials into Braille or large print for students who are blind and/low vision • Review and correct completed assignments, using such aids as Braille writer, slate and stylus, or computer • Arrange for and conduct field trips designed to promote experiential learning • Instruct students in academic subject areas and daily living skills such as hygiene, safety, and food preparation • Encourage students to participate in verbal and sensory classroom learning experiences to ensure their comprehension of subject matter, development of social skills, and ability to identify objects encountered in daily living • Generate and monitor progress towards the fulfillment of classroom and lesson objectives
Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree (TCVI only) *with one to three years satisfactory teaching experience with special education program experience preferred *(Michigan K-12 Teaching Certificate; Special Education Endorsement in VI). Orientation and Mobility certification through a recognized organization such as Academy for Certification of Vision Rehabilitation and Education Professionals (ACVREP).
This is a 17-month calendar position in job grade 10 with an annual rate of pay between $45,266.00 and $ 95,546.00.
KRESA employees enjoy a comprehensive benefit offering that includes health insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits through Michigan's Office of Retirement Services, tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness and wellness incentives -- all within a supportive and caring culture centered around our values of collaboration, innovation, compassion, integrity, and respect.
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