Description
The Missouri Schools for the Severely Disabled (MSSD) is seeking bids for vision services for the Ozark Horizon School. The contractor will provide qualified therapists to deliver consultation and direct therapy services to students in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The services will be provided in an integrated approach, in conjunction with the teacher in the classroom or most appropriate educational space. The contract period is from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2027.
Key aspects of the job include:
• Providing vision therapy services to support students in achieving their IEP goals and benchmarks
• Collaborating with classroom staff and other MSSD personnel to support students in achieving their IEP goals
• Developing a student's Present Levels of Academic Achievement and Functional Performance (PLAAFP) as part of the IEP process
• Attending periodic training at the request of MSSD
• Providing other additional services when requested in writing by the MSSD Building Administrator, teacher-in-charge, classroom teacher, area director, or MSSD central office staff