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Tutor - Visually Impaired

Employer
Newtown Public School District
Location
Newtown, CT, US
Salary
Competitive
Position Type:
Student Support Services/Visually Impaired

  • Date Posted:
    1/22/2021


  • Location:
    High School


  • Date Available:
    Immediately


  • POSITION: Tutor - Visually Impaired
    32.5 Hour/ Week

    SCHOOL: Newtown High School

    STARTING DATE: Immediately

    Responsibilities:
    The tutor will report to a designated special education teacher and requires:
    ? working knowledge of Braille and knowledge of how to teach Braille
    • knowledge of electronic devices including Braille and other specialized note takers
    • work with other specialists and parents to implement additional specified goals and objectives
    • implement programs developed by teacher and consultant
    • meet regularly with special education teacher, support team
    • attend staff meetings
    • provide reports of student progress when deemed necessary by teacher and/or team
    • participation in ongoing professional development and training

    Qualifications:
    • Bachelors Degree
    • Experience working with sight impaired population
    • demonstrate knowledge of special education practices
    • must be flexible, creative, and demonstrate strong organizational skills
    • must be highly motivated and self directed


    Remuneration: $25.00/Hour

    Applications: Please apply on line through the following link:
    www.applitrack.com/newtown/onlineapp/

    The Newtown Public School District is committed to a policy of equal opportunity/affirmative action for all qualified persons and equal access to Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups. The Newtown Public School District does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis of race, color, religious creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability (including, but not limited to, intellectual disability, past or present history of mental disorder, physical disability or learning disability), genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by Connecticut state and/or federal nondiscrimination laws. The Newtown Public School District does not unlawfully discriminate in employment and licensing against qualified persons with a prior criminal conviction.

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