Roles and Responsibilities of a VIT

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or higher Teaching certificate Successful completion of required state evaluations for certification in the area of Vision Ability to travel and live out of the trunk of your car

Itinerate teacher (TVI) Travel to students’ assigned schools/homes to provide special education services related to vision. Services are provided in a variety of settings Services are provided to students who have a vision loss or additional disabilities ages 0-21 Cognitive levels range from GT to severely disabled Knowledgeable of state assessment adaptations and modifications

Responsibilities Functional vision and learning media assessments Interpret eye medical reports as related to learning environments Assist with development of IEP/IFSP – goals and objectives Knowledgeable of state requirements for serving students who are VI

Responsibilities Recommend appropriate specialized evaluations as needed by students who are VI Consult will evaluation personal Consult with classroom teachers concerning appropriate techniques for instruction Consult with families concerning educational progress of student

Assist with the selection and obtaining of adapted materials Assist with the administration of state required assessments Participate in team assessments for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities Provide direct instruction in the Braille code

Provide strategies in VI to classroom teacher, administrator and/Para professionals working with students Assist district in procurement of specialized equipment and materials necessary for students who are VI or with additional disabilities Assist classroom teacher/Para with developing materials for students

Expanded Core Curriculum Provide instruction in the compensatory skills unique to Vision Braille and abacus Low Vision Devices Adaptive devices Listening skills Daily living

Recreation/leisure skills Social skills Self- advocacy/ determination Career readiness Concept development– for infants, young children, students with additional disabilities

Supportive services Assist students in understanding vision disabilities Facilitate social integration Support parents of students with vision impairments and additional disabilities Agency contact/ referrals Provide school staff with information on vision and related disabilities

Administrative responsibilities Submit VI registration, deaf/blind census, textbook projections, state test projections Request instructional materials using APH Maintain record of assessments, reports, release etc Provide progress reports as indicated by local, state, federal requirements Distribute information to parents, staff, agencies concerning training in the area of vision

Community/professional Provide information on summer programming to parents, students and agencies Assist with applications if necessary Acquire information about current research, development and technologies Participate in local, regional, state, national trainings based on personal needs Participate in professional organizations

Participate in locally sponsored events to enhance awareness of vision issues in local communities.

Last but just as important!!!

Enjoy a life outside of your work environment Family Children/grandchildren Friends Social life Spiritual life Rest and relaxation