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Vision Specialist
Educational Service District 105
Yakima, WA
Duties: Assist districts in making appropriate referrals for vision services. Review ophthalmological reports, assess student’s functional vision, media and mobility. Submit appropriate information and reports to determine educational impact. Participate as a district team member for all children whose visual impairment may impact their educational performance. Assist district personnel to develop individual student goals and objectives for Individual Education Program (IEP). Locate or provide districts with information to locate adaptive materials. Teach district personnel skills needed to instruct or assist visually impaired students. Provide direct services for pre-Braille readiness, Braille reading and writing, O&M instruction, and adaptive equipment instruction. Provide other vision services as deemed appropriate by the student's IEP. Maintain written records, secure updated ophthalmologists’ evaluations and provide reports for each student assessed and/or served.
Qualifications: Certification in the area of Education for Visually Impaired. Ability to meet Washington standards in Braille and O&M. Ability to develop and maintain a schedule of services provided to districts, parents and children. Personal transportation and willingness to travel.
Additional Information: An application form along with the application process can be located on our webpage at www.esd105.org under the Human Resources area. The individual in this positon will work 195 days a year(school calendar).
Closing Date: Until filled
For further information, contact:
Kay Gutierrez
Human Resources Director
33 South 2nd Avenue
Yakima, WA 98902
Phone: 509-454-2858
E-mail: kay.gutierrez@esd105.org
