Teacher Visually Diverse

Teacher for the Visually Diverse – Northwest Educational Service District 189

In collaboration with students' education teams, this position provides consultation and/or direct services including comprehensive orientation and mobility (O&M) services to students whose visual functioning interferes with educational performance. The role addresses individual students' needs to ensure they can fully benefit from the educational program and achieve maximum independence through instruction in compensatory skills such as daily living skills, self‑advocacy, and recreation or leisure skills related to orientation and mobility.

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in special education with certification specifically in teaching visually diverse students (required).
• Valid Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) certificate endorsed in O&M.
• O&M certification is desirable but not required.
• State Braille competency test (required).
• WSP/FBI criminal history background clearance (required).
• Valid Washington State driver's license and proof of liability insurance (required).

Monday-Friday during an 185‑day school year, 7.5 hours per day. Travel will be required within the NWESD service region (Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, Island and San Juan Counties). Exact school district locations are to be determined.

Benefits include: medical insurance; dental and vision insurance with 100% paid premiums for employee and eligible dependents; 12 sick days; one floating holiday, bereavement leave, jury duty leave; tuition reimbursement; long‑term disability; basic life insurance;
Washington State Teaching Retirement System membership; deferred compensation program (457 plan); flexible spending accounts; voluntary employee benefit association participation; employee assistance program; professional development opportunities.

Regular travel to multiple districts within the NWESD region as assigned. Frequent standing, stooping, bending, reaching, pulling, pushing. May be required to lift, carry, and transfer students to and from a wheelchair or assist with positioning students with physical disabilities.

Potential hazards are present because the position requires significant driving. Hazards may include traveling alone, driving in inclement weather, varied road conditions, rush hour traffic, and other risks.

The NWESD aspires to be a racially and culturally inclusive staff that reflects the diversity of those we serve. We believe this strengthens our organization, stimulates creativity, promotes the exchange of ideas, and enriches staff engagement.