Teacher of the Sight Impaired

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As a teacher of the sight Impaired, your role involves teaching academic and living skills to students with visual impairments in primary, middle, intermediate, or secondary schools. You are dedicated to promoting their social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Through specialised instruction and support, you ensure that these students have equal access to education and opportunities for growth.

Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:

Teachers of the sight impaired require a bachelor degree or higher qualification. Relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be necessary, in addition to the formal qualification.
(ANZSCO Skill Level 1). Registration or licensing is required.

Estimate salary aud$75,000 up to aud$115,000 per year.

Your key responsibilities can include:

• Individualised Education Plans (IEPs): Developing and implementing individualised education plans for students with visual impairments. These plans outline specific goals, accommodations, and instructional strategies tailored to meet the unique needs of each student.
• Braille Instruction: Providing specialised instruction in braille literacy for students who are blind or have low vision. Teaching braille reading and writing skills to ensure access to written information.
• Assistive Technology and Resources: Identifying and utilising assistive technology and resources to enhance students’ learning experience. This may include screen magnifiers, screen readers, tactile diagrams, and other tools that facilitate access to information.
• Orientation and Mobility Training: Teaching students’ orientation and mobility skills to navigate their environment safely and independently. This may involve cane training, spatial awareness, and utilizing landmarks and auditory cues.
• Accessible Curriculum: Modifying and adapting curriculum materials and teaching strategies to make them accessible to students with visual impairments. Providing alternative formats, such as large print, electronic text, or audio materials.
• Collaboration and Coordination: Collaborating with parents, caregivers, and a multidisciplinary team of professionals involved in the students’ education. This includes working closely with orientation and mobility specialists, occupational therapists, and support staff to ensure a comprehensive approach to student support.
• Advocacy and Support: Advocating for the rights and needs of students with visual impairments within the educational system. Supporting the implementation of inclusive practices and accommodations to create an accessible learning environment.
• Classroom Accommodations: Making appropriate accommodations and modifications in the classroom environment to address the specific needs of students with visual impairments. This may include optimising lighting conditions, providing tactile materials, and creating a supportive learning environment.
• Social and Emotional Support: Providing social skills development and emotional support to students with visual impairments. Facilitating opportunities for peer interactions and fostering a sense of belonging within the school community.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintaining accurate records of student progress, interventions, and communication with parents and professionals. Providing comprehensive reports and documentation as required by school policies and regulations.

Specific responsibilities may vary depending on the educational setting, grade level, and individual needs of the students. You play a critical role in ensuring that students with visual impairments receive appropriate support, access to education, and opportunities for their overall development.