Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.Under the direction of the School Principal, the itinerant Vision Teacher plans and provides for appropriate learning experiences for students with visual impairments in a variety of education settings. The person in this position is responsible for supporting the delivery of instruction for students with visual impairments, such that the students benefit from the general education curriculum to the greatest extent possible when supported with supplement aides, accommodations, and other needed supports.Abilities First is seeking a Part Time Vision Therapist for our school program in Poughkeepsie. We follow a school calendar, as well as a six-week summer program. Salary: 34.09 - 36.00Become involved in the incredible mission of Abilities First, Inc., by providing people with disabilities and their families with support to attain independence, self-determination, integration and acceptance by others through education, exploration and experience.Requirements
- Appropriate New York State Certification as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired
- Demonstrated understanding of the federal, state, and local mandates governing the determination and delivery of special education services.
- Ability to work effectively with administrators, colleagues, and school based on staff, students, parents and community members
- Excellent human relations skills and a working knowledge of the English language in written and verbal form