This is the trainee level class in the Visually Handicapped Education Specialist series. Positions in this class provide services to the visually impaired in order to help them achieve greater independence in living. This class, under the supervision of an experienced Teacher of the Visually Handicapped or Orientation and Mobility instructor, is taught how to provide assistance to all levels of visually handicapped persons aged birth through 21 years through the provision of instruction within their communities. Provides low vision assessment and training, and counseling and technical assistance to school systems and families.
Positions continually investigate new materials and methods of instruction.
Supervision typically is not a factor. In area of expertise, class receives direction from a program supervisor or regional manager on administrative issues or work assignments. Develops work sequence and individual client development plans within established policies. This class performs assessment, evaluation, counseling, case management, and training which facilitates the Department's Program for Infants, Children, and Youth, and affects the social, physical, educational, vocational, and psychological well-being of visually disabled clients from age birth through 21 years. Major costs in time, money, court actions, services, goodwill, and agency integrity may be incurred through errors in judgment or decisions.