Job Openings

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind

12/03/2024

Position Summary: This position provides instruction to children ranging in age from birth to twenty-one years old, develops and implements individualized lesson plans for each student/client. Collaborates with other professionals and serves as a community liaison to ensure quality services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

·        Provides direct instruction in braille and technology to blind and visually impaired children.

·        Provides support to instructional staff on how to implement accommodations in the learning environment. 

·        Adapts the environment for learning.

·        Provides support to families on braille instruction.

·        Attends IEP meetings as required.

·        Provides outreach support and training for children and families.

·        Provides direct early intervention support related to clients’ goals.

·        Supports all Children’s Programs in varying capacities as needed.

·        Maintains professional accreditations, licensing and/or continuing education as required.

·        Updates client assessments and reports findings in appropriate database systems.

·       Participates in staff conferences and community fairs.

·        Participates in the adaptation of curriculum materials based on client needs and advances in the profession.

·        Administer the Oregon Project assessment tool with children.

·        Collaborates with Miami-Dade County Public Schools instructors and administrators.

·        Participates in departmental meetings to review progress of clients as needed.

·        Works with administration to advocate for special needs of the blind and visually impaired children.

·        Maintains lesson plans and case notes as required.

·        Conducts research to contribute to professional journals and stays current of trends in the profession.

·        Participates in Professional Associations.

·        Complete Functional Vision and Learning Media Assessments and/or other screenings and assessments as required.

·        Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

·        Bachelor’s degree in Visual Disabilities from an accredited university.

·        Fulfil all the Department of Education requirements and keep the Florida Department of Education certifications valid at all times.

·        Prior experience with early intervention preferred.

·        Completion of DCF Child Care trainings.

·        Fulfil the CVI Assessment and Intervention Certification.

·        Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; bend, climb, kneel, and push, lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

·        Completion of required trainings within 2 years of hire or as required for curriculum compliance.

·        Previous experience working with the visually impaired preferred.

·        Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English. 

·        Proficient in use of computers including Word, Excel and Outlook.

·        Ability to learn and use agency’s database and computer network with efficiency.

·        Must have excellent interpersonal and communications skills.

·        Valid Florida Driver’s License and/or ability to travel within the community.

·        Strong planning and organizational skills, including ability to manage complex responsibilities.

·        Ability to write reports and business correspondence.

·        Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.

·        Ability to respond effectively to complaints or concerns.

·        High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.

·        Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and drug test screening.

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E_mail: jriopedre@miamilighthouse.org

Phone: 786-362-7513

Cert: Any Certification