Special Education Teacher_Vision Support: Bethel Park

1.      Bachelor’s Degree in Education of the Visually Impaired required.

2.      PA Certificate in Teacher of the Blind/Visually Impaired required.

3.      ACVREP O&M Certification highly preferred.

4.      Ability to effectively present information and articulately respond to questions from administrators, staff, parents, students, business and educational partners, and the general public.

5.      Excellent written and oral communication skills.

6.      Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative, and responsible.

7.      Ability and experience working as a member of a team.

8.      Skilled in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint, Access, Excel and Outlook, and willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.

9.     Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy.

Additional Requirements:

Current Act 114, Act 34 and Act 151 required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).

School Personnel Health Record and TB Test (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

When performing activities throughout the day related to the education of students, the teacher spends the majority of the day standing/walking in the classroom.  Working with students may entail kneeling or squatting, stooping and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional to frequent basis. 

The teacher must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects (textbooks/materials and equipment such as wheelchairs).  The teacher may rearrange the layout of the classroom furniture to enhance the The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

When performing activities throughout the day related to the education of students, the teacher spends the majority of the day standing/walking in the classroom.  Working with students may entail kneeling or squatting, stooping and bending from 50-70 degrees at the waist on an occasional to frequent basis. 

The teacher must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects (textbooks/materials and equipment such as wheelchairs).  The teacher may rearrange the layout of the classroom furniture to enhance the learning situation.  The teacher must see and hear on a continuous basis as well as speak frequently.  Positions may vary from standing, sitting or walking.  On a rare occasion it may be necessary to move quickly, or run.  The teacher must have manual dexterity to use office equipment, manipulate books and other learning materials, and assist students with various activities.  The teacher must have repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding.

1.                Be able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.

2.                Be able to bend or twist at the neck and back.

3.                Specific vision includes peripheral vision, close vision, and color vision.

4.                Be able to stand for extended periods throughout the day.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.  Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Teacher of the Blind and Visually Impaired – Itinerant.

Reports To: Supervisor of the Blind and Visually Impaired Support Program

Department: Vision        

Position Schedule: 190 Days

Salary: Per the AIUEA Bargaining Unit Agreement

Benefits:  Per the AIUEA Bargaining Unit Agreement

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume and transcripts at https://aa009.taleo.net/careersection/aiu3_external/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en.

Please send any questions to: recruitment@aiu3.net

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.