Teacher Visually Impaired

Applications will be accepted beginning
Friday, September 18, 2026 12:00 AM
(Pacific Standard Time)

Applications are available at https://www.lblesd.k12.or.us/careers/

Job Description

1.0 FTE on a 190 day work calendar

Location:

Albany, OR

Competitive Salary and Benefits Package

Application process

A complete application consists of

• Online Application
• Resume
• Three current letters of reference
• Copy of University Transcripts (Successful candidates will be required to provide official transcripts before completion of the hiring process), if required.
• Copy of License, if required.

For any position where a degree is a mandatory requirement, the submission of transcripts is required.

• To promote fair consideration, applicants may redact (remove) the dates of attendance from their transcripts prior to submission.
• Official transcripts will be required from the selected candidate as a condition of employment.

Providing your dates of employment is voluntary in the initial application. Please note that the top candidates will be asked to provide additional information to complete the selection process before a final job offer is extended.

We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job; that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage a candidate’s application, even if they don’t believe they meet every one of the qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources .us

to discuss your application.

TEACHER OF THE VISUALLY IMPAIRED –K12-SpEd Classification:
Licensed 190 day calendar

Reports to:

K12-SpEd Director FLSA Status:
Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

Teachers of the Visually Impaired provide assessment, consultation, technical assistance and/or direct instruction for children and students who are blind or have vision impairments. As a member of this dynamic team of professionals you will offer supports to school-district staff in Linn, Benton and Lincoln Counties. This rewarding role provides the necessary services for students who experience disabilities to access their education in a meaningful and successful way.

As part of our regional delivery model, the specialist in this position is surrounded by a team of professionals to consult, problem solve and coordinate educational supports for students with vision needs across our tri-county area.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) Special
  
  Education:
  
  Visually Impaired teaching license with ability to serve children birth – 21 years is required. Dual certification for Orientation and Mobility is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in an appropriate field of study is required. A Master’s Degree in Education with concentration in Visual Impairment is preferred.
• Direct experience working with students who have visual impairment.
• Successful experience in providing consultation and direct services to students, teachers, and families.
• Computer skills for word processing and data entry.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the LBL Board of Directors/Superintendent find appropriate and acceptable

GENERAL INFORMATION

This position has the following expectations and requisite abilities.

• Promotion of equity and diversity in all settings and understanding and commitment to anti-racists
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA, FERPA and adherence to the competent and ethical educator
• Maintain compliance with state and federal laws governing all aspects of our agency including ORS, OAR, IDEA, FOIA, and
• Exceptional prioritization of tasks, timely completion of work assignments, ability to take the…